July 26 (Reuters) - ALS Ltd ALQ.AX :
* "We expect to see a better performance from our metallurgy businesses this year"
* In the industrial division we expect a slight improvement "
* Says Nerolie Withnall has retired as chairman
* "Expecting a first half operating loss in oil & gas of approximately $14 million"
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