Precious metals weigh on mining output and sales
Mining sector will detract from fourth quarter real GDP after production declined by 2.4% year on year in December
13 February 2025 - 18:30
A dip in precious metals production weighed on SA’s mining output at the end of last year, though strong performances from the country’s coal and manganese sectors provided some relief.
SA’s total mining production fell 2.4% year on year in December a 0.9% decline in November, according to Stats SA's latest data...
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