According to Standard Bank Africa’s Mining Value Chains Indaba 2026 research, the mining industry in South Africa continues to be a vital component of the country’s economy, making up over half of merchandise and generating an estimated 6 to 7% of GDP. Beyond extraction rates, however, future growth will depend on how robust and resilient the larger value chain is.
“We’re increasingly seeing geopolitical tensions impacting global energy markets, with infrastructure constraints closer to home placing our mining supply chains, among other logistical factors, under pressure,” commented Duhan du Plessis, group marketing manager, Reinhardt Transport Group (RTG).
