Surprise growth in mining production in September
Mining production grows 0.2% year-on-year, above the expectations of economists
14 November 2019 - 11:54
SA’s mining sector registered surprise growth in September, with iron ore leading the gains.
But the lift is unlikely to be enough to ensure the sector contributes to economic growth in the third quarter of the year, according to economists. The data follows disappointing manufacturing and retail figures, which highlight the low levels of demand and constrained household spending in SA's economy. ..
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