Mining output dips for 12th month running in January
Platinum group metals and diamonds fell 15.2% and 15.5% respectively
14 March 2023 - 12:47
SA’s mining and manufacturing output contracted in January on an annualised basis, but the degree of contraction in both sectors was better than market expectations.
The readings also improved when measured on a month-to-month basis, raising hopes that the country can escape a technical recession — defined as two successive quarters of economic contraction...
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