South Africa: Sacci Copper Theft Barometer - October 2014

press release

The Copper Theft Barometer level increased marginally to R13.2 million in October from R13 million in September and R12 million in August 2014.

This is the fifth monthly increase in the year and is 43% higher than a year ago. The increase in October is a worrying signal that copper theft may be on the increase over the short to medium term. The Copper Theft Volume Indicator increased to 176 metric tons in October from 173 metric tons in September 2014.

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