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ASX 200 down as miners fall; Chevron industrial action starts

Newmont-Newcrest deal falls short on 'fairness' test. Duratec founders in $11.5m selldown. Platinum falls after August outflows. Healthcare, utilities sectors gain.

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5:49AMSeptember 08, 2023.

Updated 5:06PMSeptember 08, 2023

The Australian Business Network

Welcome to the Trading Day blog for Friday, September 8. The ASX 200 closed 0.2 per cent lower at 7156.70 points, amid global market jitters over China's economy and US interest rates.

The Aussie dollar is near US64.07c.