Prices-hit Assore generates R8bn cash, declares interim dividend

Ferrous metals mining and marketing company Assore, which on Friday reported the generation of R8.1-billion in the six months to December 31, has declared an interim dividend of R7 a share for the half year. Half-year headline earnings decreased by 28% to R2.1-billion, compared with R2.9-billion for the corresponding previous period.