JSE reclaims 116,000 as gold and platinum miners surge 38% and 21.6% in August
The FTSE/JSE All Share Index closed at 116,687.82 on 3 September 2026 as gold mining equities surged about 38% and PGM producers gained 21.6% during August.
The FTSE/JSE All Share Index closed at 116,687.82 on 3 September 2026 as gold mining equities surged about 38% and PGM producers gained 21.6% during August.
The FTSE/JSE All Share Index fell on 8 July 2026 as a weaker rand and softer mining stocks outweighed a still-bullish gold price.
Gold's steepest monthly fall since 2008 in June 2026 cut nearly 25% off the JSE's precious metals and mining index in the second quarter, with AngloGold Ashanti, Gold Fields and Sibanye-Stillwater all sharply lower.
The FTSE/JSE All Share Index opened the week of 29 June 2026 higher, supported by a weaker dollar, gains in mining shares and new listings on the exchange.
Anchor Capital's February 2026 local market commentary said the JSE's continued outperformance was driven largely by a precious-metals rally following gold and platinum's January records.
Legal analysis of South Africa's draft mining law amendments found the bill's ministerial consent requirement for changes of control was so broadly worded it could apply to routine JSE share trades.