Mining Writer
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A jump in precious metal production restored South Africa’s mining production growth to positive territory in the first quarter as the sector continued to enjoy elevated gold and platinum prices.
Industry data published by Stats SA on Thursday showed mining production grew by 0.6% from the fourth quarter of 2025 to the first three months of 2026, compared to a 0.5% month-on-month contraction in Q4.
The uptick in mining production bodes well for South Africa’s first quarter economic growth expectations, with the mining sector contributing about 6% of the country’s nominal GDP.
