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Shanta Gold plays VAT waiting game

Operationally, the Tanzanian gold miner ticked the boxes in 2018, although un-refunded VAT receivables continue to rise
March 1, 2019

Against a flat gold price and a slight dip in recoveries at its New Luika mine, Shanta Gold (SHG) managed to double post-tax profits in 2018, thanks to a steely eye on cash costs and a sharp pull-back in capital expenditure. At the same time, net debt was reduced by $8m (£6m) to $31.5m – the lowest level in six years.

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