Sibanye-Stillwater partners with C5 Capital to explore Nuclear opportunities
The two companies formalized their partnership with a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU).
The two companies formalized their partnership with a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU).
The deal, announced on Monday, concludes negotiations that began on July 1, 2024, with labor unions representing workers at the Beatrix, Driefontein, and Kloof mines.
Sibanye-Stillwater’s Montana PGM operations will gain from new Section 45X regulations under the U.S. Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), ensuring vital funding for palladium and platinum mining.
Fortunately, all personnel were accounted for and unharmed as operational teams worked to mitigate the fire's impact on the site and surrounding areas.
Froneman, who serves as Sibanye’s CEO, holds a 0.12-percent stake in the Johannesburg-based mining giant, amounting to 3,284,428 shares.
The court's decision comes on the heels of Sibanye’s failed acquisition of Brazilian nickel and copper mines, specifically the Santa Rita and Serrote assets.
Sibanye receives a significant boost with a nearly $500-million investment from the South African government's wholly-owned asset management firm.
The results mark a stark contrast to the same period in 2023, when Sibanye posted a profit of R7.8 billion ($427 million).
UBS disposed of R216.17 million ($11.8 million) in shares on Sept. 26, 2023, trimming its holding from 5.07 percent to 3.26 percent.
JP Morgan’s investment signals confidence in Sibanye-Stillwater’s ability to weather financial challenges and highlights the growth potential of the mining sector.