The totalmining production for the three months ended July 2007 increased by 0,3% compared with the three months ended July 2006. Furthermore, the actual total mining production for July 2007 increased by 0,9% compared with July 2006.The total seasonally adjusted value of mineral sales at current prices for the second quarter of 2007 reflected an increase of 3,4% compared with the previous quarter. Furthermore, the actual total value of mineral sales at current prices for the second quarter of 2007 increased by 28,5% compared with the second quarter of 2006.