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.Â
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.
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Minerals Council South Africa. (February 3, 2025). Mineral production in South Africa in 2024, by commodity (in 1,000 metric tons) [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Retrieved July 25, 2026, from /statistics/825088/south-african-mineral-production/
Minerals Council South Africa. "Mineral production in South Africa in 2024, by commodity (in 1,000 metric tons)." Chart. February 3, 2025. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Accessed July 25, 2026. /statistics/825088/south-african-mineral-production/
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