Mining output continues hit by loadshedding

GUEST – Mamokgethi Molopyane, a labour and mining analyst<br /> <br /> Mining output decreased by 1.9% year-on-year in January, Statistics South Africa said on Tuesday, marking the 12th consecutive month of year-on-year decline and after a 3.5% contraction in December 2022.<br /> <br /> The largest negative contributors were platinum group metals (PGMs), whose production fell 15.2% decrease, while diamonds were down 15.5%.<br /> <br /> The last time the sector recorded annual growth was in January 2022. <a href="http://www.kayafm.co.za/">Kaya FM </a>