Blackrock World Mining Trust Outperforms Benchmark

LONDON (Alliance News) - Blackrock World Mining Trust PLC Monday said it outperformed its benchmark in the three months to August 31.

The trust said its net asset value total return was 4.2% over the period, compared with the Euromoney Global Mining Index which was negative 1.2%.

The trust said its biggest holding is in GlencoreXstrata followed by Rio Tinto PLC and BHP Billiton PLC.

Blackrock World Mining shares were quoted down 0.6% at 483.39 pence per share Monday afternoon.

By Anthony Tshibangu; anthonytshibangu@alliancenews.com; @AnthonyAllNews

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