Gold surges past $4,000 an ounce.

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GUEST - Vuyiswa Khutlang, PwC SA Mine Project Leader.

Gold has smashed through the $4,000 mark for the first time in history a milestone driven by global uncertainty, record central bank buying, and investor flight from volatile markets. But what does this golden rally mean for South Africa’s mining sector, export revenues, and the broader economy?

8 Oct 2025 4PM English South Africa Business News · Investing

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