Global mineral index up 2.3% this week View Market Data
Gold: $4,817.14 1%
Silver: $74.76 1.1%
Copper: $13,044.00 1.6%
Iron Ore: $120.00 1.5%
Aluminum: $3,069.50 1.1%
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World's Mineral Treasure
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South Africa's Mineral Wealth

World's leading producer of platinum, chromium, and manganese. Connect with verified South African suppliers.

South Africa Mineral Production
Platinum Group Metals 70% Global Supply
Gold Production 90,000 kg/year
Chromium Reserves 72% of World Total
Manganese Production 30% Global Supply

South Africa's Strategic Minerals

The mineral wealth of South Africa's diverse geological terrain

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Platinum Group Metals

World's largest producer with massive deposits in the Bushveld Complex

70% Global View Listings
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Gold

Historic Witwatersrand Basin continues to produce significant gold

90,000 kg/year View Listings
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Diamonds

World-class diamond mines producing gem and industrial stones

7.4M carats/year View Listings
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Coal

Significant coal reserves powering both domestic and export markets

252M tons/year View Listings

South Africa's Mineral Geography

Bushveld Complex

World's largest repository of platinum group metals, chromium and vanadium

Witwatersrand Basin

Historic gold fields that have produced over 40% of all gold ever mined

Karoo Basin

Extensive coal deposits that fuel South Africa's energy needs

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Key Mining Regions
  • Gauteng: Witwatersrand Gold Fields
  • Limpopo: Platinum Group Metals
  • North West: Platinum, Chrome, Diamonds
  • Mpumalanga: Coal mining region

South Africa Mineral Trade Data

Key statistics for international traders and investors

$124B

Annual Mineral Exports

70%

Global Platinum Production

90,000

kg Gold Production/Year

72%

Global Chromium Reserves

South Africa Export Regulations

Mineral exports require certification from the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE). Our platform assists with all regulatory requirements including quality standards and export permits.

Verified South African Suppliers

Connect with trusted producers and exporters

Anglo American

Global Mining Company

Diversified mining company with significant operations in platinum, diamonds, and iron ore

40% Platinum View Profile
Sibanye-Stillwater

Precious Metals Mining

Leading international precious metals mining company with operations in South Africa

1.1M oz Gold View Profile
De Beers Group

Diamond Mining

World's leading diamond company with legendary South African mines

30% Diamonds View Profile

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Connect with leading suppliers in Africa's most developed mining economy