[Ferro-Alloys.com] 

PGM, chrome and diamonds drove mining output higher in October

Statistics South Africa reports that mining production increased by 1.4% year-on-year in October, with the largest positive contributors having been platinum group metals (PGM), chromium ore, diamonds and coal.

These sectors grew output by 3.3%, 14%, 27.9% and 1.8%, respectively.

Seasonally adjusted mining production decreased by 3% in October, compared with September. This followed month-on-month changes of 4.5% in September and 3.3% in August.

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