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

Key findings regarding mining production for November 2009

The total mining production for the three months ended November 2009, after seasonal adjustment, decreased by 1,9% compared with the previous three months. Platinum group metal (PGM) production was the main contributor (-2,2 percentage points) while other non-metallic minerals and copper production (-0,8 and -0,6 of a percentage point respectively) also contributed to the 1,9% decrease.

Key findings regarding mineral sales for October 2009

The total seasonally adjusted value of mineral sales at current prices for the three months ended October 2009 reflected an increase of 5,2% compared with the previous three months. The increase of 5,2% (R2 820,0 million) was mainly due to increases of 14,2% (contributing 3,2 percentage points or R1 777,7 million) in the sales value of PGMs and 5,9% (contributing 1,3 percentage points or R681,7 million) in the sales value of gold.