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South African mining production plummets 18%

Andrew Topf | May 13, 2016 | 3:35 pm Africa 

The downturn in commodity prices is having a particularly negative effect on South Africa, especially manganese, platinum group metals, iron ore and coal. According to StatsSA's mining production figures as of the end of March, volumes have declined a staggering 18 percent...

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