Mining production shrank further in June even as industry ramped up operations
Production fell 30.2% in the second quarter of 2020 compared with the first — suggesting the sector will continue to drag on growth
13 August 2020 - 17:10
Mining production declined in June, even as the mining industry ramped up to full capacity under alert level 3, according to Stats SA data released on Thursday.
The contraction suggests the sector will weigh on growth, said economists, while it is likely to continue to face challenges in its recovery — not least from the lack of reliable electricity supply. ..
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