Labor productivity is the diamond industry's challenge number one - it has fallen by 30% over the past decade, said Mark Kyutifani (Mark Cutifani), CEO of Anglo American, speaking at a conference of the Association of geologists and miners Canada (Prospectors and Developers association of Canada) .
Kyutifani reported that in 2012, Anglo American increased its productivity by 41%, ensuring production growth of 8% with a decrease of one third of the costs. The number of environmental incidents have decreased by 87%. In addition, Anglo American for a year reduced net debt by 34%, Kyutifani said.
He stressed the importance of sustainability "through our balance of responsible business management and an understanding that growth factors of macroeconomic, geopolitical and other uncertainties require more operational discipline and diverse approach to the development and financing of our business."
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As reported by the National Federation of retailers (National Retail Federation, NRF), in the US consumers will spend an average of $ 96 on gifts for Mother's Day, which is celebrated on May 8, or together approximately $ 4.2 billion.
Last year, consumers spent on gifts this holiday an average of $ 103, or $ 4.32 billion.
on the question of where they are going to buy gifts, one-third of consumers said that their choice will fall on the department, 29% choose the specialty stores, and 23% will buy gifts in the local small shops.
In addition, 27% of consumers will make purchases from online stores, compared with 25% last year. In this case, 30% of consumers will be looking for gift ideas using smartphones, and 16% will use their gadgets to make purchases.
"It is clear that Americans want to congratulate their mothers with the holiday, - said the president and CEO of NRF Mettyu Shey (Matthew Shay) -. Whether it's a dinner at your favorite restaurant, jewelry or a new smartphone, the family members will try again to spoil their mothers on this day ".
In addition, the NRF survey participants indicated that they will buy jewelry, flowers, gift certificates, clothing, electronics, and spend the money for a special lunch, dinner or a personal services for their mothers.
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