Key findings: P2041 - Mining: Production and sales, January 2006

The total mining production for the three months ended January 2006, after seasonal adjustment, decreased by 2,8% compared with the previous three months.
 Mineral sales for the year 2005, increased by 14,5% compared with the year 2004.
 The seasonally adjusted value of mineral sales at current prices for the fourth quarter of 2005 reflected an increase of 5,5% compared with third quarter of 2005.