Key findings: P2041 - Mining: Production and sales, September 2009

Key findings regarding mining production for September 2009

The total mining production for the third quarter of 2009, after seasonal adjustment, decreased by 1,8% compared with the previous quarter. Platinum group metal (PGM) production was the main contributor (-4,6 percentage points) to the 1,8% decrease. PGM production was mainly affected by strike actions and mine accidents during the months of August and September 2009.

Key findings regarding mineral sales for August 2009

The total seasonally adjusted value of mineral sales at current prices for the three months ended August 2009 reflected a decrease of 4,4% compared with the previous three months. This decrease of 4,4% (-R2 600,7 million) was mainly due to a decrease of 12,8% (contributing -3,2 percentage points or -R1 883,1 million) in the sale value of PGMs and a decrease of 8,4% (contributing -1,8 percentage points or  -R1 069,7 million) in the value of gold sales.