Nittetsu Mining: H1 Copper Output Up 7.3 pct yr/yr

TOKYO, April 9 (Reuters) - Japan's Nittetsu Mining Co Ltd (1515.T) plans to produce 21,127 tonnes of copper in the April-September first half, up 7.3 percent from the same period last year.

This follows similar announcements of output plans by other Japanese smelters this month as they remain cautious about the demand outlook.

Following are details of Nittetsu's latest output plan, with comparisons against actual production in the first half and for the second half of 2009/10, which ended on March 31: (copper in tonnes, gold and silver in kg)