The mining sector forms an important part of the South African economy. In 2024, the industry contributed an added value of approximately ****** billion South African rand (around ***** billion U.S. dollars) to the country's Gross Domestic Product (GDP). In recent years, the overall growth rate of value-added GDP has followed a declining trend due to the general challenges the global mining industry is facing coupled with the additional burden of deteriorating infrastructure, port congestion, illegal mining activities, among many others. How does mining contribute to local employment? In 2024, the mining trade provided direct employment to almost **** a million people in South Africa. The largest employer of all mineral commodities produced was the platinum group metals (PGMs), which employed nearly ** percent of the total. In terms of production volume, coal was South Africa’s largest produced commodity over the past decade. Revenue and leading mining companies Although PGMs generated close to ** percent of the accumulated revenue from South African mining activities, it suffered a significant decline in 2024. On the other hand, the proceeds made from gold mining have increased by roughly **** percent from the previous year. As a result of global geopolitical precariousness, rising inflation, and economic growth concerns, gold has strengthened its position as a resilient and trusted asset. Gold Fields is the leading mining company in South Africa, with a market capitalization amounting to about *** billion South African rand (nearly **** billion U.S. dollars. The firm has agreed to form a joint venture with Anglo Gold with the aim of creating the largest gold mine in Africa, whereby Goldfields will hold ********** of its stake.

GDP from Mining in South Africa increased to 208444.74 ZAR Million in the third quarter of 2025 from 203674.24 ZAR Million in the second quarter of 2025. This dataset provides the latest reported value for - South Africa Gdp From Mining - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

In 2024, the South African mining sector's added value to the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) experienced an increase of *** percent from the previous year. The downward trend was already registered in 2018, when the sector's contribution to the GDP decreased by *** percent. However, there was a significant increase of **** percent recorded in 2021 due to post-pandemic (COVID-19) recovery efforts.

South Africa GDP: GVA: Primary Industry: Mining and Quarrying (MQ) data was reported at 334,667.490 ZAR mn in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 307,302.062 ZAR mn for 2016. South Africa GDP: GVA: Primary Industry: Mining and Quarrying (MQ) data is updated yearly, averaging 107,399.951 ZAR mn from Dec 1993 (Median) to 2017, with 25 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 334,667.490 ZAR mn in 2017 and a record low of 30,168.209 ZAR mn in 1993. South Africa GDP: GVA: Primary Industry: Mining and Quarrying (MQ) data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Statistics South Africa. The data is categorized under Global Database’s South Africa – Table ZA.A010: SNA 2008: GDP: by Industry: Current Price: Annual.

In 2024, South Africa's platinum group metals mining industry employed some ******* people; thus it was the largest employer of all mineral commodities produced in the country. It was also South Africa's largest commodity based on production volume in most years over the past decade. Platinum group metals include platinum, palladium, rhodium, ruthenium, osmium, and iridium. The mining industry is an important part of the South African economy. As of 2024, the industry contributed around ***** billion South African rand to the country's GDP and employed a total of ******* people.

South Africa GDP: GVA: Mining and Quarrying data was reported at 127,966.547 ZAR mn in Sep 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 106,875.553 ZAR mn for Jun 2025. South Africa GDP: GVA: Mining and Quarrying data is updated quarterly, averaging 42,679.783 ZAR mn from Mar 1993 (Median) to Sep 2025, with 131 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 134,628.827 ZAR mn in Sep 2022 and a record low of 5,492.710 ZAR mn in Mar 1993. South Africa GDP: GVA: Mining and Quarrying data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Statistics South Africa. The data is categorized under Global Database’s South Africa – Table ZA.A: SNA 2008: GDP: by Industry: Current Price.

South Africa GDP: 2000p: GVA: Primary Industry: Mining and Quarrying (MQ) data was reported at 64,144.770 ZAR mn in 2008. This records a decrease from the previous number of 68,570.310 ZAR mn for 2007. South Africa GDP: 2000p: GVA: Primary Industry: Mining and Quarrying (MQ) data is updated yearly, averaging 65,055.620 ZAR mn from Dec 1993 (Median) to 2008, with 16 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 68,817.780 ZAR mn in 2005 and a record low of 63,325.010 ZAR mn in 2001. South Africa GDP: 2000p: GVA: Primary Industry: Mining and Quarrying (MQ) data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Statistics South Africa. The data is categorized under Global Database’s South Africa – Table ZA.A062: SNA 1993: GDP: by Industry: 2000 Price: Annual.

In 2024, South Africa's coal production amounted to 235 million metric tons and was the highest produced mining product. On the other hand, platinum group metal production amounted to around 250 metric tons. As of the same year, platinum group metals employed the largest number of people in the mining sector. Platinum group metals include platinum, palladium, rhodium, ruthenium, osmium, and iridium. The mining industry is an important part of the South African economy. As of 2024, the industry contributed 7.53 percent to the country's GDP and employed a total of 477,000 people.

South Africa GDP: 2000p: saar: GVA: Mining and Quarrying data was reported at 58,865.000 ZAR mn in Jun 2009. This records an increase from the previous number of 58,079.000 ZAR mn for Mar 2009. South Africa GDP: 2000p: saar: GVA: Mining and Quarrying data is updated quarterly, averaging 65,184.500 ZAR mn from Mar 1993 (Median) to Jun 2009, with 66 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 70,309.000 ZAR mn in Dec 2006 and a record low of 58,079.000 ZAR mn in Mar 2009. South Africa GDP: 2000p: saar: GVA: Mining and Quarrying data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Statistics South Africa. The data is categorized under Global Database’s South Africa – Table ZA.A063: SNA 1993: GDP: by Industry: 2000 Price: Seasonally Adjusted at Annual Rates. Rebased from 2000p to 2005p Replacement series ID: 228388202

In 2022, a total of ******* people were employed by South Africa's mining industry. This figure has remained relatively stable in recent years. The country's platinum group mines accounted for the largest share of overall mining employment in the year under review.

The mining industry is an important part of the South African economy. As of 2022, the industry contributed ***** billion South African rand to the country's GDP and employed a total of ******* people.

South Africa GDP: 2000p: GVA: Mining and Quarrying data was reported at 14,793.000 ZAR mn in Jun 2009. This records an increase from the previous number of 14,125.000 ZAR mn for Mar 2009. South Africa GDP: 2000p: GVA: Mining and Quarrying data is updated quarterly, averaging 16,260.500 ZAR mn from Mar 1993 (Median) to Jun 2009, with 66 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 17,667.000 ZAR mn in Mar 2005 and a record low of 14,125.000 ZAR mn in Mar 2009. South Africa GDP: 2000p: GVA: Mining and Quarrying data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Statistics South Africa. The data is categorized under Global Database’s South Africa – Table ZA.A061: SNA 1993: GDP: by Industry: 2000 Price. Rebased from 2000p to 2005p Replacement series ID: 228386802

South Africa's coal mining industry employed nearly ****** people as of 2022. In total, coal mining personnel earned some **** million rand that year.

The mining industry is an important part of the South African economy. As of 2022, the industry contributed ***** billion South African rand to the country's GDP and employed a total of ******* people.

Diamond mining employed over 15,000 people in South Africa in 2023. This was an increase compared to the previous year when nearly 14,600 people were employed by South Africa's diamond mining industry. The mining industry is an important part of the South African economy, contributing over 202 billion rand to the country's GDP in 2023. In the same year, South Africa's mining industry employed a total of 477,000 people.

South Africa ZA: GDP: Growth: Gross Value Added: Industry data was reported at 1.210 % in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of -0.844 % for 2016. South Africa ZA: GDP: Growth: Gross Value Added: Industry data is updated yearly, averaging 1.869 % from Dec 1961 (Median) to 2017, with 57 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 10.111 % in 1964 and a record low of -5.995 % in 2009. South Africa ZA: GDP: Growth: Gross Value Added: Industry data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s South Africa – Table ZA.World Bank: Gross Domestic Product: Annual Growth Rate. Annual growth rate for industrial value added based on constant local currency. Aggregates are based on constant 2010 U.S. dollars. Industry corresponds to ISIC divisions 10-45 and includes manufacturing (ISIC divisions 15-37). It comprises value added in mining, manufacturing (also reported as a separate subgroup), construction, electricity, water, and gas. Value added is the net output of a sector after adding up all outputs and subtracting intermediate inputs. It is calculated without making deductions for depreciation of fabricated assets or depletion and degradation of natural resources. The origin of value added is determined by the International Standard Industrial Classification (ISIC), revision 3.; ; World Bank national accounts data, and OECD National Accounts data files.; Weighted Average; Note: Data for OECD countries are based on ISIC, revision 4.

South Africa GDP: GVA: saar: Primary Sector: Mining and Quarrying data was reported at 344,643.000 ZAR mn in Sep 2018. This records an increase from the previous number of 343,661.000 ZAR mn for Jun 2018. South Africa GDP: GVA: saar: Primary Sector: Mining and Quarrying data is updated quarterly, averaging 22,617.000 ZAR mn from Mar 1960 (Median) to Sep 2018, with 235 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 351,330.000 ZAR mn in Dec 2017 and a record low of 609.000 ZAR mn in Mar 1960. South Africa GDP: GVA: saar: Primary Sector: Mining and Quarrying data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by South African Reserve Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s South Africa – Table ZA.A011: SNA 2008: GDP: by Industry: Current Price: Seasonally Adjusted at Annual Rates.

South Africa Gross Fixed Capital Formation: Industry: Mining and Quarrying data was reported at 80,877.393 ZAR mn in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 67,654.458 ZAR mn for 2016. South Africa Gross Fixed Capital Formation: Industry: Mining and Quarrying data is updated yearly, averaging 2,288.000 ZAR mn from Dec 1946 (Median) to 2017, with 72 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 85,615.348 ZAR mn in 2014 and a record low of 20.000 ZAR mn in 1946. South Africa Gross Fixed Capital Formation: Industry: Mining and Quarrying data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Statistics South Africa. The data is categorized under Global Database’s South Africa – Table ZA.A027: SNA 2008: GDP: Gross Fixed Capital Formation: Current Price: Annual.

Iron ore mining in South Africa employed ****** people in 2022. This was the largest number of people employed by the South African iron ore mining industry since 2014.

The mining industry is an important part of the South African economy. As of 2022, the industry contributed ***** billion South African rand to the country's GDP and employed a total of ******* people.

South Africa Gross Fixed Capital Formation: 2000p: Industry (IN): Mining and Quarrying data was reported at 6,951.000 ZAR mn in Jun 2009. This records an increase from the previous number of 6,674.000 ZAR mn for Mar 2009. South Africa Gross Fixed Capital Formation: 2000p: Industry (IN): Mining and Quarrying data is updated quarterly, averaging 2,830.000 ZAR mn from Mar 1960 (Median) to Jun 2009, with 198 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 6,951.000 ZAR mn in Jun 2009 and a record low of 690.000 ZAR mn in Dec 1966. South Africa Gross Fixed Capital Formation: 2000p: Industry (IN): Mining and Quarrying data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by South African Reserve Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s South Africa – Table ZA.A084: SNA 1993: GDP: Gross Fixed Capital Formation: 2000 Price.

In 2021, the Congo (Congo Kinshasa) ranked first by mineral rents as a share of gross domestic product (GDP) among the 54 countries presented in the ranking. Congo (Congo Kinshasa)'s share amounted to 28.81 percent, while Zambia (2021) and Eritrea (2011), the second and third countries, had records amounting to 28.25 percent and 24.63 percent, respectively.

South Africa GDP: 2005p: GVA: Primary Industry: Mining and Quarrying (MQ) data was reported at 99,075.942 ZAR mn in 2013. This records an increase from the previous number of 96,082.321 ZAR mn for 2012. South Africa GDP: 2005p: GVA: Primary Industry: Mining and Quarrying (MQ) data is updated yearly, averaging 100,171.055 ZAR mn from Dec 1993 (Median) to 2013, with 21 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 105,991.900 ZAR mn in 2005 and a record low of 94,057.359 ZAR mn in 2009. South Africa GDP: 2005p: GVA: Primary Industry: Mining and Quarrying (MQ) data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Statistics South Africa. The data is categorized under Global Database’s South Africa – Table ZA.A059: SNA 1993: GDP: by Industry: 2005 Price: Annual.