HAMBURG (dpa-AFX) - German copper producer Aurubis AG (AIAGF.PK, AIAGY.PK) reported earnings before taxes or EBT of EUR 190 million in the first quarter on the basis of IFRS.
Operating earnings before taxes according to Aurubis' definition amounted to EUR 86 million.
The good result was due to the market environment, which was still very good for Aurubis in the first quarter overall, and a good production performance. The company said that it currently does not expect the results to continue at this very high level.
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