- Mining output rises 4.6% despite flooding disruptions
- PGMs and critical minerals drive revenue surge
JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA – South Africa’s mining sector opened 2026 with a 4.6% year-on-year rise in January output, driven by strong gains in platinum group metals and industrial minerals.
Official data from Statistics South Africa showed mineral sales reaching about $4.9bn, supported by higher production of platinum group metals (PGMs), chromium and manganese, alongside resilient global demand.
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