South Africa’s gold production returned to growth in June 2026, rising 6.2% year-on-year, according to the latest data updated on 13 August 2026. The rebound follows a 4.3% year-on-year contraction recorded in May 2026, marking a sharp turnaround in output performance.
The figures are based on year-on-year comparisons, with the current reading measuring the change in June 2026 production against June 2025 levels. The previous indicator similarly compared May 2026 to May 2025. The move from a negative 4.3% in May to a positive 6.2% in June suggests a notable improvement in South Africa’s gold sector momentum as the mid-year period unfolds.
