Gafsa Phosphate Company (French: CPG)'s commercial phosphate production reached 423,000 tonnes in July, i.e. the highest monthly average since early 2021.

The company produced 423,000 tonnes in July compared to a monthly average of 118,000 tonnes in Q1 and 303,000 tonnes in Q2, the acting central production director told TAP.

Commercial phosphate production since early this year reached 1.7 million tonnes, 36% below the target set by the company, the official added.

The CPG eyes a production of 400,000 to 450,000 tonnes each month in H2 of 2021.

Copyright Tunis Afrique Presse. Distributed by AllAfrica Global Media (allAfrica.com)., source News Service English