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Implats' proposed restructuring puts 3 900 jobs at risk

Published: 26 Apr 24

JSE-listed Impala Platinum Holdings (Implats) has initiated a Section 189(3) consultation process at its South African operations, signalling thousands of potential job losses. Implats envisages a reduction of about 3 900 positions, constituting a 9% reduction in labour across the Impala Rustenburg, Impala Bafokeng and Marula operations. The corporate office aims for a 30% reduction in head office costs.

Copper close to testing $10 000 as BHP bid points to supply risk

Published: 26 Apr 24

Copper made a fresh push toward five digits as BHP Group’s blockbuster offer to buy Anglo American lent support to bulls who say the metal is headed for long-term shortages and high prices. The world’s biggest miner has proposed a $39-billion takeover of Anglo, chiefly targeting its smaller rival’s South American copper mines. The size and timing of the bid — with copper up 16% this year — is a stark sign of how resources giants are trying to muscle in on a commodity that’s crucial to green industries.

Glencore seeks investment opportunities in Nigerian mining sector

Published: 26 Apr 24

ining and trading house Glencore will invest in Nigeria's mining sector if the government ensures a stable business climate, the company's CEO said on Thursday during a visit to Nigeria's minister in charge of solid minerals. The visit comes as Nigeria is seeking to woo foreign investors to its undeveloped mining sector.

Nene steps down as MC Mining chair

Published: 26 Apr 24

South Africa-focused coal company MC Mining on Friday announced the resignation of Nhlanhla Nene as director and chairperson of the board. Nene joined the company on April 11, 2022, initially serving as a nonexeuctive director and then as chairperson from April 28, 2022.

AWU raises concern over Glencore Mt Isa incident, two workers critical

Published: 26 Apr 24

The Australian Workers’ Union (AWU) has voiced serious concerns following an incident at Glencore’s copper smelter in Mount Isa, which left two workers in critical condition. “Tough questions need to be asked about how an incident like this has occurred,” stated AWU Queensland Secretary Stacey Schinnerl, expressing deep concern over the incident.

Copper shares soar and green hydrogen goes digital

Published: 26 Apr 24

Mining Weekly Editor Martin Creamer unpacks Copper 360’s shares rising more than 26% after it shipped concentrates from the Northern Cape; Orion Minerals shares rocketing to 58% on the Australian Stock Exchange; and the new digital system that can be used to buy and sell green hydrogen.

Anglo American chairperson Stuart Chambers

Anglo snubs BHP’s ‘highly unattractive’ proposal

Published: 26 Apr 24

Diversified miner Anglo American has firmly rebuffed a $38.8-billion proposal from mining heavyweight BHP, with chairperson Stuart Chambers dismissing the nonbinding offer as “highly unattractive”. In a statement released on Friday, Chambers labelled the BHP proposal as opportunistic and lacking in appreciation for Anglo’s prospects.

Bannerman eyes expansion options for Namibia uranium project

Published: 26 Apr 24

As uranium developer Bannerman Resources progresses with its plans for an initial eight-million-tonne-a-year Etango project, in Namibia, it is casting its gaze towards a broader horizon. The company has started to delve into potential expansion options, aiming for a larger-scale operation in the future. The ASX-listed junior recently completed a scoping study that looks at the long-term optionality afforded by the large-scale Etango resource. Executive chairperson Brandon Munro highlighted the study’s findings, emphasising a “clear pathway” towards achieving a production capacity of 6.7-million-pound-a-year.

BHP CEO Mike Henry will reportedly brief investors next week.

BHP shares drop on value concerns after $39bn bid for Anglo American

Published: 26 Apr 24

BHP Group shares fell 4% on Friday a day after revealing a $38.8-billion bid for Anglo American as investors feared a deal could erode BHP's profitability especially if it has to sweeten its offer. BHP said it would offer £25.08 per Anglo share, a premium of 31% from the stock's previous close before the bid was made public on Thursday.

Anglo American does not find BHP $39bn offer attractive

Published: 26 Apr 24

Anglo American's management does not consider a proposed $39-billion takeover offer from BHP Group as attractive, two sources told Reuters, as some investors and analysts dismissed it as opportunistic. BHP on Thursday offered Anglo's shareholders 25.08 pounds ($31.39) per share, or $38.8-billion, a premium of 31% to the market close on Wednesday. It would take over Anglo after a spin-off of two assets.