Mining production fell by a more-than-expected 10.4% year on year in October, suggesting a softening in demand for the country’s commodities.
The mining industry was also hobbled by logistical challenges in October after workers at state-owned Transnet went on strike, limiting the rail carrier’s ability to haul bulk minerals to ports for export. ..
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