Gold and platinum miners drove the JSE’s 4.6% August gain, while retailers and offshore earners struggled amid a stronger rand and weaker Chinese equities.

Impala Platinum lifted saleable production by 5% in the year to June, while stronger PGM prices helped drive revenue, earnings and shareholder returns higher.

Eastern Platinum faces a significant net loss of $6.1 million in Q2 2026, attributed to decreased sales and rising production costs at its Crocodile River Mine. The company is…

Mining production fell 4% year on year in June, with PGMs, coal and iron ore leading the decline, even as mineral sales rose 27.2% on higher commodity values.