Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) has reported that seasonally adjusted total mining production declined by 0.6% month-on-month in May. This follows a 0.8% month-on-month rise in April. In level terms, Minerals Council South Africa notes, real mining output remains well below the peak so far in 2024, attained in February. Because of this, and even assuming some recovery in the June output figures, mining production looks set for a quarterly decline in the second quarter.