Mining Production measures the monthly change in the volume of output produced by the mining sector, which is a cornerstone of many resource-rich economies like South Africa. This indicator is highly sensitive to global commodity prices and domestic operational factors such as labor strikes or energy supply. It provides early insights into industrial health and export potential.
The index is calculated by surveying a sample of mining establishments and comparing the total volume of minerals extracted against the previous month, adjusted for seasonal variations.
| Date | Actual | Forecast | Surprise |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 13, 2026 | 0.30 | 3.20 | -2.90 |
| Jul 14, 2026 | -5.20 | 2.90 | -8.10 |
| Jun 11, 2026 | 3.10 | 3.20 | -0.10 |
| May 14, 2026 | -4.80 | -0.80 | -4.00 |
| Apr 14, 2026 | 3.00 | 3.70 | -0.70 |
| Mar 12, 2026 | 2.90 | -0.80 | +3.70 |
| Feb 12, 2026 | -1.20 | -2.50 | +1.30 |
| Jan 21, 2026 | -5.90 | 1.70 | -7.60 |
| Dec 11, 2025 | 2.10 | 1.30 | +0.80 |
| Nov 13, 2025 | 2.20 | -1.00 | +3.20 |
| Oct 14, 2025 | -1.20 | 0.60 | -1.80 |
| Sep 11, 2025 | 1.00 | 0.90 | +0.10 |
| Aug 12, 2025 | 0.20 | 3.20 | -3.00 |
| Jul 15, 2025 | 3.70 | 1.50 | +2.20 |
| Jun 12, 2025 | 0.60 | -2.00 | +2.60 |
| May 15, 2025 | 3.50 | -3.70 | +7.20 |
| Apr 15, 2025 | -4.40 | 2.00 | -6.40 |
| Mar 13, 2025 | -1.20 | -2.80 | +1.60 |
| Feb 13, 2025 | -3.90 | 0.90 | -4.80 |
| Jan 21, 2025 | -0.20 | 2.00 | -2.20 |
| Dec 10, 2024 | -3.00 | 2.70 | -5.70 |
| Nov 14, 2024 | 3.80 | 2.40 | +1.40 |
| Oct 10, 2024 | 2.90 | -0.30 | +3.20 |
| Sep 12, 2024 | -0.90 | -0.80 | -0.10 |
| Aug 13, 2024 | -1.60 | -1.00 | -0.60 |
| Jul 11, 2024 | -0.60 | -1.00 | +0.40 |
| Jun 13, 2024 | 0.80 | 1.70 | -0.90 |
| May 14, 2024 | -5.00 | -1.80 | -3.20 |
| Apr 11, 2024 | 5.00 | 1.20 | +3.80 |
| Mar 14, 2024 | -0.80 | -1.30 | +0.50 |
| Feb 13, 2024 | -4.20 | -1.40 | -2.80 |
| Jan 18, 2024 | 2.10 | 1.40 | +0.70 |
| Dec 12, 2023 | 2.10 | 0.20 | +1.90 |
| Nov 9, 2023 | -0.30 | -1.00 | +0.70 |
| Oct 12, 2023 | 0.80 | 0.80 | 0.00 |
| Sep 14, 2023 | -1.70 | -2.00 | +0.30 |
| Aug 10, 2023 | 1.30 | -2.00 | +3.30 |
| Jul 13, 2023 | -3.80 | 2.20 | -6.00 |
| Jun 13, 2023 | 1.80 | -3.70 | +5.50 |
| May 11, 2023 | 6.50 | -4.30 | +10.80 |
| Apr 13, 2023 | -4.90 | 2.00 | -6.90 |
| Mar 14, 2023 | 4.40 | -0.70 | +5.10 |
| Feb 9, 2023 | 1.20 | -2.00 | +3.20 |
| Jan 17, 2023 | -0.40 | -4.00 | +3.60 |
| Dec 13, 2022 | -2.50 | -0.20 | -2.30 |
| Nov 10, 2022 | 0.10 | -0.30 | +0.40 |
| Sep 13, 2022 | 2.30 | -0.70 | +3.00 |
| Aug 11, 2022 | -1.40 | 1.20 | -2.60 |
| Jul 14, 2022 | 0.70 | -1.70 | +2.40 |
| Jun 9, 2022 | -4.30 | 2.00 | -6.30 |
| Date | First print | Current | Revision |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 11, 2026 | 3.30 | 3.10 | -0.20 ↓ |
| May 14, 2026 | -5.10 | -4.80 | +0.30 ↑ |
| Apr 14, 2026 | 2.30 | 3 | +0.70 ↑ |
