Operational challenges dent Pan African's H1 output, earnings

Dual-listed Pan African Resources' gold production reduced by 6 331 oz to 85 282 oz for the six months ended December 31, 2017, owing to operational challenges at its Barberton Mines. Underground production at Barberton Mines were impacted on by delays in developing into Fairview's high-grade 272 and 358 platforms, as well as 11 production days that were lost owing to industrial action by employees and protests directed by community pressure groups. As a result, gold production fell by 8 601 oz to 40 611 oz.