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Essentra announced the acquisition of the 49% minority interest in its filters joint venture, Essentra MEA, from Aberdeen International, which is part of the BBM Bommidala group.
Antofagasta reported almost flat revenue for its full year on Tuesday, with the figure falling 0. 3% to $4. 73bn, reflecting a 6. 3% decrease in the realised copper price being almost completely offset by higher copper sales volumes and higher molybdenum revenue.
FTSE 250 IT infrastructure and services provider Softcat reported a jump in first-half profit and revenue on Tuesday as customer numbers grew and the company said full-year results should be "marginally" ahead of previous expectations.
