Anhui Conch Cement Co - August 2013
Anhui Conch has recorded a 4.9 per cent rise in its net profit in the first half of 2013, up to CNY3.06bn (US$501m) from CNY2.92bn (US$477m) in the same period last year. According to the company, the rise was due to lower input costs, such as coal, and a reduction in its operating costs.