Minister Gwede Mantashe on mining's contribution to quarter 1 GDP
Statistics South Africa announced today, 08 June 2021, that mining recorded the highest growth rate in Quarter 1. According to the report, mining recorded 18.1% growth, contributing 1.2% to the overall 4.6% seasonally adjusted and annualized GDP. This was due to increased production in the Platinum Group Metals (PGMs), iron ore and gold.