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## 14. Property, Plant and Equipment 

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(i) The carrying value of mineral-bearing land included in the land and buildings category above amounted to €1,918 million at the balance sheet date (2011: €2,087 million). 

(ii) The impairment charge for 2012 of €25 million (2011: €16 million) represents charges across a number of business units in the Group, none of which is individually material. 

## Future purchase commitments for property, plant and equipment 

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