Tricky ground conditions will lead to a temporary drop in output from Dominion's Challenger gold mine in South Australia, although the company expects to reach its target of 100,000 ounces in financial year 2008. Increased earnings and production failed to translate into a boost in first-half net profit, with a $2.5 million loss on an investment and an adjustment on its hedge position taking some gloss off the result.Paul Garvey
