Despite the reduction in output, the company is maintaining its full-year production guidance of 500, 000 ounces.

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The first minister hit back saying Scotland had fared better during the recession than the rest of the UK with a lower reduction in output.

BBC: Scottish Parliament

To fully access that entire GDP, the government would have to raise all tax brackets to 100% without producing any reduction in output or decrease in revenue.

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