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Mining stocks rise but FTSE remains lower FTSE 100 edges up as miners surge
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(Noon): The FTSE 100 remained lower at lunchtime despite extended gains for leading mining companies. A gloomy economic report from the CBI, which cut its growth forecasts for the economy, did not help the mood. (Close): The FTSE 100 edged into positive territory late in the afternoon after trading lower all day.
Anglo American added to its earlier 3% rise to stand 6% higher. Antofagasta and Fresnillo also built on earlier rises. Mining stocks gave the index a boost, with Anglo American climbing 5.4%, while Antofagasta and Fresnillo also notched up healthy gains.
Giant South African miner Lonmin piled on the gains to 18% after it reported a return to profit thanks to cost savings. Giant South African miner Lonmin piled on the gains to 19.8% after it reported a return to profit thanks to cost savings.
The FTSE 100 was down 27.44 at 6,111.06 points. The FTSE 100 closed up 12.9 points or 0.21% at 6,151.40 points.
Both Brent and US light crude rose 2% to $48.86 and $47.31 a barrel. Both Brent and US light crude rose about 3%, to $49.25 and $47.68 a barrel.
The pound was flat against the dollar at $1.4352 but was down 0.22% against the euro at €1.2675. The pound was up 0.36% against the dollar at $1.4411, and gained 0.14% against the euro to €1.2721.