IMPROVING LIVES THROUGH DATA ECOSYSTEMS

Key findings regarding mining production for July 2013

Mining production increased by 0,6% year-on-year in July 2013. The highest positive growth rates were recorded for manganese ore (17,0%), nickel (14,7%) and chromium ore (12,3%). The main contributors to the 0,6% increase were PGMs (contributing 1,0 percentage point) and manganese ore (contributing 0,7 of a percentage point). Iron ore (contributing -1,7 percentage points) was a significant negative contributor.

Seasonally adjusted mining production increased by 3,2% in July 2013 compared with June 2013. This followed month-on-month changes of -1,9% in June 2013 and 4,3% in May 2013.

Seasonally adjusted mining production increased by 4,1% in the three months ended July 2013 compared with the previous three months. The main contributors to the 4,1% increase were PGMs (contributing 1,9 percentage points), iron ore (contributing 1,0 percentage point) and coal (contributing 0,9 of a percentage point).

Key findings regarding mineral sales for June 2013

Mineral sales decreased by 1,2% year-on-year in June 2013. Only gold (-42,2%) and iron ore (-6,1%) recorded negative growth rates, with contributions of -9,5 and -1,0 percentage points respectively.

Seasonally adjusted mineral sales at current prices increased by 4,7% in June 2013 compared with May 2013. This followed month-on-month changes of -10,7% in May 2013 and -0,4% in April 2013.

Seasonally adjusted mineral sales at current prices decreased by 5,2% in the second quarter of 2013 compared with the previous quarter. This decrease was largely driven by the sales value of gold (contributing -6,2 percentage points), iron ore (contributing -1,2 percentage points) and PGMs (contributing -1,0 percentage point).