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Anglo's unusual mix of niche commodities — it’s the only large miner with big diamonds and platinum operations, for example — is seen as one of the reasons that the company hasn’t been successfully targeted in the past.

What’s Anglo worth? For now it’s less than the sum of its parts

Published: 03 May 24

As BHP Group considers its next move, there’s one big question facing the mining world’s bankers, analysts and executives at rival producers: What’s Anglo American actually worth? Anglo’s shares are trading about 8% above the price implied by BHP’s initial proposal, which was swiftly and firmly rejected, and Bloomberg reported on the weekend that the larger firm was considering an improved offer.

West Wits to raise A$1.4m

Published: 03 May 24

To strengthen its balance sheet and fund its ongoing operations, ASX-listed West Wits Mining has secured firm commitments from unrelated existing and new sophisticated and professional investors to raise A$1.4-million, before costs, through a share placement. It intends to issue about 107.69-million fully paid ordinary shares at A$0.013 a piece.

WBHO and Sola Group's Merak 2 & 3 solar plants

WBHO completes two solar plants, impactful community initiatives in Lichtenburg

Published: 03 May 24

Construction group Wilson Bayly Holmes-Ovcon (WBHO) and renewable energy company Sola Group have completed construction of the Merak 2 & 3 solar photovoltaic projects near Lichtenburg, in North West. The two solar plants, with capacities of 130 MW and 126 MW, respectively, span an area of 4 km2 and will deliver power through a wheeling agreement to mineral sands miner Tronox.

Epiroc acquires South African rock drilling parts maker Weco

Published: 03 May 24

Swedish equipment manufacturer Epiroc has successfully acquired Weco, a South African manufacturer of precision-engineered rock drilling parts. Weco has been operating in Krugersdorp, Gauteng, for more than 40 years, serving mainly underground mining customers in the Southern Africa region.

TFR ramps up coal trains to 28 a week

Published: 03 May 24

State-owned Transnet Freight Rail (TFR) has embarked on a ramp up of GF-class coal trains from 21 a week to 28 a week, supported by an injection of locomotives. This is part of Transnet’s recovery plan initiatives, and a commitment made to the City of uMhlathuze leadership and other stakeholders during the Stakeholder Collaboration on Truck Congestion Solutions meeting held in the Port of Richards Bay, in KwaZulu-Natal, on November 21 last year.

Enhanced regulation, law enforcement needed to combat scrap metal theft

Published: 03 May 24

Enhanced regulation and enforcement are needed to address the challenges of scrap metal theft in South Africa and potentially lift the ban on scrap metal exports, research and advisory firm Birguid analyst Noquele Dube says. She explains that the scrap metal industry contributes R15-billion to South Africa's gross domestic product and employs about 350 000 people, according to the Metals Recycling Association of South Africa (MRA).

Saudi Tadawul Group CEO Khalid Alhussan and JSE group CEO Leila Fourie

Saudi, Johannesburg stock exchanges partner to advance new instruments, market access

Published: 03 May 24

The JSE has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Saudi Tadawul Group (STG), aimed at enhancing financial market collaboration and bolstering economic ties between South Africa and Saudi Arabia. The agreement serves as a catalyst for growth, innovation and technological advancement in both markets, supported by a shared vision for future prosperity, says JSE group CEO Leila Fourie.

O3 terminates option to acquire Aurbel mill

Published: 03 May 24

Exploration and development company O3 Mining has terminated its option with Eldorado Gold to acquire the Aurbel mill, which is located about 10 km from its Alpha property in Quebec. In 2022, O3 Mining was granted an option to acquire the mill, tailings and associated permits for C$5-million and annual maintenance costs of C$87 500 a year to maintain the mill during the option term.

South African citizens voting in a previous election

Next South African government has tough reform job, Moody’s says

Published: 03 May 24

South Africa may struggle to make much more progress on resolving the country’s longstanding challenges if a coalition government emerges after elections this month, Moody’s Investors Service cautioned. “These include stimulating years of sluggish economic growth, curbing chronic power shortages and reducing very high unemployment,” said Aurelien Mali, vice president - senior credit officer at Moody’s. “The current government has made incremental progress on these issues.”

Anglo American boosts London's FTSE 100 to near record high

Published: 03 May 24

Britain's FTSE 100 opened near record highs on Friday, boosted by Anglo American after Reuters reported Glencore is exploring an approach for the miner, while Diageo advanced after naming a new chief financial officer. The blue-chip FTSE 100 was up 0.3% by 0709 GMT, a whisker away from a record high, and is set for a second straight week of gains.