Afrimat, a multi-commodity, mid-tier mining company that produces and supplies construction materials, iron ore, anthracite, phosphate, and high-quality industrial minerals, today released the findings of its Afrimat Construction Index (ACI) for the second quarter of 2025. This is a composite index of the level of activity within the building and construction sectors compiled by economist Dr Roelof Botha on behalf of Afrimat.

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