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In January 2026, South Africa's mining production rose by 4.6% year on year, driven by a 10.8% increase in platinum group metals (PGM) output. This growth, the largest since October 2025, was aided by rising platinum prices and favorable market conditions.

Major producers Valterra Platinum, Impala Platinum, and Northam Platinum reported increased outputs. Valterra achieved a 10.8% quarterly rise, while Impala's output was up 1% and Northam's surged by 3.7%. Additionally, chromium production soared by 37.3% and manganese by 12.5%, contributing to the positive mining performance.