In 2010, the mining sector accounted for 8.6% of GDP directly on a nominal basis. If
the indirect multiplier and induced effects of mining are included then the overall con-
tribution to GDP is closer to 19%. In that same year, mining GDP grew by 5.8%, but
this was insufficient to overcome the declined 5.6% and 4.2% in 200...
Industry -
Minerals & Metallurgy
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Posted on: 01 February 2011