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South Africa’s mining rebounds 4.4% in July on iron ore, PGMs

Gold mine. Photo by Ricardo Gomez Angel @ Unsplash
Gold mine. Photo by Ricardo Gomez Angel @ Unsplash

Eric Kasongo

Eric Kasongo is a journalist and strategic researcher focused on the political economy of South Africa and DRC, with specialized expertise in mining, energy, and financial markets
  • Mining production rose 4.4% year-on-year in July 2025, led by iron ore
  • Sales jumped 10% as sector shows resilience despite load-shedding

 

JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA – South Africa’s mining industry posted a sharp rebound in July, with output rising 4.4% from a year earlier as iron ore and platinum group metals (PGMs) powered gains.

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