Mining and manufacturing output overshoots expectations
PGMs help mining production to stage a surprise rebound with expansion of 3.9% in October
12 December 2023 - 13:40
Mining production staged a surprise rebound in October, driven mainly by platinum group metals (PGMs), manganese ore and chromium ore.
Stats SA data released on Tuesday shows mining production expanded 3.9% from a year ago after a 1.9% drop in September, surpassing market forecasts of a 1.5% rise...
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