Froneman spat exposes Govt’s closed-door preference
Business for South Africa chair Martin Kingston discusses the friction between business and state, defending the collaboration model despite policy clashes over BEE, foreign…
Springbok lithium project scores $60m funding bid
Lithium Africa has secured two non-binding funding offers, including a US$60m investment proposal, for its Springbok project in the Northern Cape as it aims for first production…
For Sibanye-Stillwater, R6bn is a lot to spend on faith
Sibanye-Stillwater’s R6bn restart of the Burnstone gold mine represents a major investment, yet unresolved regulatory and empowerment rules mean the multi-decade commitment is…
Valterra Platinum to explore chrome output with Tharisa
Valterra Platinum is evaluating Tharisa's proprietary processing technology to extract fine chrome from tailings, alongside signing a key long-term PGM concentrate offtake…
Sibanye-Stillwater eyes robotics for ultra-deep gold
Sibanye-Stillwater is exploring how advances in robotics and artificial intelligence could enable safe gold mining below 3,000 metres, potentially unlocking deep-level reserves…
Northam M&A puzzle puts spotlight on PGM consolidation
Valterra Platinum has acknowledged receiving an expression of interest from Northam Platinum, though CEO Craig Miller emphasises the miner's immediate focus remains on internal…
Sibanye-Stillwater warns US mine needs time to rebuild
Sibanye-Stillwater CEO Richard Stewart says the group's US Stillwater mine will require time to rebuild momentum following a month-long strike and the agreement of a new…
Froneman draws Presidency fire over US sanctions call
Former Sibanye-Stillwater CEO Neal Froneman faces sharp criticism from the Presidency and analysts after advocating for targeted US sanctions against South African officials.