May 24 (Reuters) - Mining and energy group Vedanta Resources Plc VED.L said its full-year core profit surged 36.6 percent, driven by firmer commodity prices.
The company said earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation rose to $3.19 billion for the year ended March 31 from $2.34 billion last year. which produces iron ore, copper, aluminium, zinc and oil, said revenue rose 7.3 percent to $11.52 billion, above analysts' average estimate of $11.45 billion, according to Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S.