1.   But a mixed bag of production setbacks, including an untimely wet cold spell in September and localized bouts of drought and insects, has reduced yield expectations.

2.   Last year, shipments were delayed six to eight weeks because of production setbacks, safety concerns and one manufacturer leaving the market altogether.

3.   Now, with production setbacks, analysts speculate that Cogan may seek tosell the gold interest.

4.   Neither Crundwell or General Motors spokesman Ulrich Weber could say how much the production setback would cost the company.

5.   The South African production setback was attributed to labor unrest at many mines.