Chugai Mining <1491.T>-6-month group forecast

Nov 6 (Reuters) -

CHUGAI MINING CO LTD

CONSOLIDATED EARNINGS ESTIMATES
(in billions of yen unless specified)

6 months to 6 months to

Sept 30,2009 Sept 30,2009

LATEST PREVIOUS

FORECAST FORECAST
Sales 16.20 17.50
Operating loss 600 mln prft 40 mln
Recurring loss 630 mln prft 10 mln
Net loss 640 mln nil

NOTE - Chugai Mining Co Ltd is a precious metal refiner,
with focus
on gold and silver.

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