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

Key findings regarding mining production for October 2009

The total mining production for the three months ended October 2009, after seasonal adjustment, decreased by 2,3% compared with the previous three months. Platinum group metal (PGM) production was the main contributor   (-3,6 percentage points) to the 2,3% decrease while coal was the only significant positive contributor (1,5 percentage points).

Key findings regarding mineral sales for September 2009

The total seasonally adjusted value of mineral sales at current prices for the third quarter of 2009 reflected an increase of 0,5% compared with the previous quarter. This increase of 0,5% (R304,6 million) was mainly due to an increase of 76,6% (contributing 1,1 percentage points or R619,8 million) in the sales value of other metallic minerals.