Mixed fortunes for mining sector

PLAYERS in the mining sector are set to record mixed fortunes in the second half of the year due to depressed commodities prices and low output from various minerals.

VICTORIA MTOMBA

A Chamber of Mines (COMZ) spokesperson said during the first half of the year, a total of $923 million was recorded in terms of value from the output of various minerals in the country.

Gold was leading the pack with a total output of 6 800 kilogrammes (kg) from a total amount of $277,5 million followed by platinum that had a total output of 6 435kg from a total value of $263,4 million.

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