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Shell’s recent announcement that it is leaving the country is likely to set off mergers and acquisitions (M&A) activity as the oil and gas company sells its refinery and service stations during the divestiture. (photo by Mike Kemp/In Pictures via Getty Images)
ANGLO AMERICAN

Explainer: Understanding mergers and acquisitions

M&A activity in South Africa experienced a sharp decline in 2023 and a rebound in 2024 is only plausible after the elections

  • Anathi Madubela
4 min read
After a lengthy process, Impala Platinum’s takeover of Royal Bafokeng Platinum (RBPlat) was finally completed in July. Photographer: Waldo Swiegers/Bloomberg via Getty Images
FIRSRAND

Corporate news that made headlines in 2023

The M&G takes a look back at the share price crashes, the historic leadership changes and the surprising appointments

  • Sarah Smit
5 min read
Price tag: The Impala Platinum acquisition of Royal Bafokeng is regarded as healthy for the company in the medium to long term. Photo: Waldo Swiegers/Getty Images
IMPALA PLATINUM

Although a great acquisition, Royal Bafokeng won’t shield Impala from global headwinds, say experts

Platinum mining companies forecast a deficit in demand for the metal over the next few years

  • Anathi Madubela
7 min read
Impala Platinum (Implats) has re-entered the bid to buy out Royal Bafokeng Platinum (RBPlat), offering the mining house’s stakeholders R43-billion for the shares it doesn’t already own. (Waldo Swiegers/Bloomberg via Getty Images)
IMPALA PLATINUM

Impala Platinum re-enters Royal Bafokeng Platinum buyout bid

The announcement comes just weeks after competitor Northam inked a deal to acquire up to 33.3% of Royal Bafokeng Platinum

  • Sarah Smit
3 min read
Underground mining operations are particularly vulnerable to the dangers of flooding and water ingress, which can result from heavy rains, groundwater inflow, or even burst dams. (Waldo Swiegers/Bloomberg via Getty Images)
ALBERTINAH KEKANA

Diversified Royal Bafokeng keeps its platinum roots

The investment company has insulated its shareholders against the resource’s price swings while looking towards a more sustainable future

  • Sarah Smit
6 min read
AMPLATS

Amcu strike could see Amplats reverse gains as top platinum stock

Anglo American Platinum could see its rally in stocks reversing once the effects of the Amcu strike are calculated, says Imara SP Reid.

  • Andre Janse
  • Van Vuuren
3 min read
Gold Fields has announced the creation of Sibanye Gold Limited
REUTERS

SA’s Royal Bafokeng Platinum considers job cuts

Royal Bafokeng Platinum says it will accelerate cost cuts after a 60% drop in earnings hit by the slump in platinum prices and reduced production.

  • Reuters
1 min read
Revised Implats offer hoped to curtail strikes
AGNIESZKA FLAK

Revised Implats offer hoped to curtail strikes

The National Union of Mineworkers will meet negotiators in a bid to avert a wage strike that could hurt the world’s second largest producer.

  • Agnieszka Flak
2 min read