Mining Sector Recorded a 20% Increase in Market Capitalization, PwC SA Mine 2025

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It’s been a year characterised by a dynamic mix of challenges and progress for South Africa’s mining sector. Despite infrastructure constraints, policy uncertainty and rising operational costs, the industry maintained its contribution to GDP at approximately 6%, reaffirming its critical role in the national economy.

Insights from the newly released SA Mine 2025 reveal that the sector recorded a 20% increase in market capitalization. We chat to Vuyiswa Khutlang, PwC SA Mine Project leader for more insights on how the sector performed from the

9 Oct English South Africa Business News

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