Key findings: P2041 - Mining: Production and sales, March 2012

Key findings regarding mining production for March 2012

Seasonally adjusted mining production decreased by 5,5% in the first quarter of 2012 compared with the fourth quarter of 2011. The main contributor to the 5,5% decrease was PGMs (contributing -4,5 percentage points).

Actual mining production decreased by 9,4% in the first quarter of 2012 compared with the first quarter of 2011. A year-on-year decrease of 9,8% was recorded in March 2012 compared with a revised 13,4% decrease in February 2012.


Key findings regarding mineral sales for February 2012

The seasonally adjusted value of mineral sales at current prices reflected a decrease of 0,6% for the three months ended February 2012 compared with the three months ended November 2011. The 0,6% decrease (-R626 million) was mainly due to a decrease in the sales value of