South32, the diversified mining group, reported headline earnings per share up 93.5% to 24 US cents. Revenue increased 0.6% to $5.82bn, with stronger commodity prices and operational improvements supporting profitability. Record production was delivered across several operations, although the portfolio continued to face cost and operational pressures. The final dividend increased 55% to 9.3 US cents, taking the full year dividend to 15.1 US cents.
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