Barring the consequences of the Center East battle and excessive gasoline prices, South Africa’s complete mineral gross sales might attain R995.5-billion for this 12 months, if the pattern in mineral gross sales continues at its present tempo, the Minerals Council South Africa says.
It factors out that complete mineral gross sales for the 4 months from January to April elevated by R89-billion, in contrast with the identical four-month interval in 2025.
Complete mineral gross sales for the four-month interval amounted to R332-billion, representing a 36.5% improve in contrast with the identical interval in 2025. The most important optimistic contributors had been platinum group metals, gold, chromium ore and coal.
The Minerals Council says the projected improve in company taxes by mining but once more proves the relevance of the sector, not solely in contributing to authorities income, but in addition in catalysing sustainable financial development.
“It’s crucial for policymakers to impact enabling insurance policies that might assist and entice funding within the mining worth chain,” it says.
