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Data from FMP. Forecasts by Sigmanomics Forecast Engine.
South AfricaSouth Africa Mining Production MoM climbed to 3.3% in April 2026
FMPMonthlyReleased June 2026
South Africa Mining Production MoM climbed to 3.3% in April 2026, released June 2026, up 8.1% from March's -4.8% reading. The reading matched the 3.2% consensus. The print is running well above the 12-month average of 0.26%. Over the past 3 months, Mining Production MoM averaged -1.4%, vs -1.4% in the prior 3-month window. Mining Production MoM is now the highest in 10 months.
Latest Release
3.3
Actual
3.2
Consensus
-4.8
Previous
Median Absolute Error
±2.7 percentage points
across last 12 releases
Last Call
Jun 2026
Predicted: 1.05
Actual: 3.3
Error: -2.25
Sigmacast Σ-direction model: consensus + ½ × mean(surprise, trailing 90d).
CORRELATED SYMBOLS— markets that historically move with this indicator
| Symbol | Direction | Correlation | Asset Class | Signal Bias | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EUR/USD | ▼ Inverse | −0.29 | FOREX | Bearish EUR | → View |
| XAU/USD | ▼ Inverse | −0.26 | COMMODITIES | Bearish XAU | → View |
Correlation based on 12-month rolling window. Click any symbol to view its Sigmanomics forecast page.
THE RELEASE
Mining Production MoM (South Africa) was reported at 3.3% in June 2026. This beat the market consensus of 3.2% by 0.1%. The reading rose from the previous value of -4.8%. Trailing 12-month context per ETL data through June 2026. Over the past 12 months, the indicator has averaged 0.18%, ranging from -5.9% to 3.7% across 11 releases.
WHY IT MATTERS
The trailing three releases averaged 0.37%, up from the prior three at -1.67%. Volatility over the past year (σ 3.11%) is higher than the prior year (σ 2.62%). In June readings over the past 3 years, Mining Production MoM has averaged 1.57%.
THE MODEL'S TAKE
Over the last 12 releases, the Sigmacast model's median absolute error is 2.7%.
WHAT TO WATCH NEXT
The next release is scheduled for July 14, 2026. Same-country events in the next 14 days include Inflation Rate MoM (Jun 17) and Inflation Rate YoY (Jun 17).
Auto-generated from current model state · Refreshes on each release · Last update June 2026.
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About Mining Production MoM — South Africa
DEFINITION
Mining Production MoM (Month-over-Month) is a key financial indicator that measures the change in the total output of the mining sector from one month to the next. This indicator provides valuable insights into the health and performance of the mining industry, which plays a crucial role in the global economy. It is closely monitored by investors, policymakers, and analysts as it can indicate trends in commodity prices, supply and demand dynamics, and overall economic growth. A positive MoM change in mining production suggests an increase in mining activity and can have a positive impact on the economy, while a negative change may signal a slowdown in the sector.
WHY THIS INDICATOR MATTERS
This release contributes to the broader macro picture used by cross-asset investors for positioning and risk management. The release is more useful as part of a longer-run signal than as a single-print catalyst. Released monthly.
WHAT CHANGED THIS MONTH
Latest reading (Apr 2026): actual 3.3 %, consensus 3.2 %. Prior reading (Mar 2026): -5.1 %. Before that (Feb 2026): 2.3 %.
WHAT'S NEXT
Sigmacast's 1-month forecast points to a similar reading versus the latest print, with the 3-month outlook reinforcing that direction. Both horizons are aligned bullish for this indicator, suggesting a consistent trend signal. Trend-driven dynamics are the primary tailwind in the current projection.