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eNCA Business | Market Update | 16 January 2026

eNCA Business | Market Update | 16 January 2026 Zandile.Khumalo Fri, 01/16/2026 - 11:50 JOHANNESBURG - It s the last day of trade on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) for the week.Nicholas Pittaway from Sasfin Wealth says the markets are off to a good start this year, with the countries listed mining companies leading the way. This week, he says saw gold and platinum mining companies rise by 9 percent, whereas diversified miners are up 8 percent.READ | BATSA plant closure puts 230 jobs at riskThe pick of the bunch is Glencore, who are in talks with Rio Tinto to become the world s biggest miner, Pittaway says.On the other side, he says the likes of Mr Price are down 6.5 percent with a troubling acquisition strategy on the cards.Overall, the JSC oil share ended up 2.3 percent for the week, which is a great showing, he says.


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