Mining production rose in May, and June is likely to be the same
Mining production fell year on year in May, but far less than in April, and still faces headwinds as it moves towards full capacity
14 July 2020 - 12:46
Annual mining output declined in May, though not at the record-breaking pace reported in the previous month, as SA moved into lockdown level 4 and more operations returned to production.
Though mining production is expected to improve in the coming months as lockdown regulations continue to ease, the outlook for the industry is challenging, say economists, as it faces weaker demand and renewed bouts of load-shedding, among other issues...
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