ECONOMIC WEEK AHEAD: Sixth consecutive decline in mining production expected
Load-shedding reached stage 6 in July, which weighed heavily on the energy-intensive sector
11 September 2022 - 16:23
The economic focus this week is on the July mining production numbers, which will come out on Tuesday, and retail sales numbers on Wednesday.
SA’s mining industry faced myriad challenges in July, including load-shedding, which was ramped up significantly, reaching stage 6 at times as a result of an unlawful strike. This weighed heavily on the energy-intensive sector...
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