This was further compounded by increasing costs for mining supplies and labor.

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Severe disruption to platinum group metal mining is expected to reduce supplies from South Africa by over 600, 000 oz.

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Based near Kuala Lumpur, the facility supplies castings to a number of industries, including mining and power.

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Timken Co. ( TKR - news - people ) (17, TKR) supplies bearings and specialty steels to markets that scare investors--including transportation, mining and aerospace.

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This includes mining, processing, and support costs as well as a review of contract services, parts and supplies, and salaries and wages.

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