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A pour of gold at Pan African Resources’ Mogale Tailings Retreatment plant. South Africa's economy may have been in a far worse situation if not for the rally in precious metals prices this year.
GOLD MINING

Gold rally: What higher prices mean for South Africa

Oil is draining dollars from South Africa. Gold is bringing some of them back.

  • Edward West
5 min read
The rand is strengthening for a second consecutive week, holding below R16 to the dollar as high South African interest rates, a weaker US dollar and improved risk appetite support the currency.
RAND

Rand holds below R16 as gains extend into second week

The rand is trading below R16 to the US dollar as higher South African interest rates, a weaker dollar and improved investor sentiment support a second consecutive week of gains.

  • Ashley Lechman
7 min read
DRDGOLD slimes reclamation operations
MINING
Breaking News

DRDGOLD reports strong financial results and progress on Vision 2028 strategy

DRDGOLD concludes its 2026 financial year with impressive growth.

  • Edward West
3 min read