Mining is one of South Africa’s most energy-intensive sectors, and one of its most economically important. The sector accounts for around 7–8% of Gross Domestic Product (GDP), supports over 450,000 direct jobs and underpins export revenues across platinum group metals, gold, manganese, chrome and iron ore, according to South Africa’s Mining Sector Performance report 2024.

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