Rhodium Top Stories

African leaders talk up policy reform and regional cooperation

Africa has a generational opportunity to partake in the emerging green economy, the African Mining Indaba hears.

Henry Lazenby in Cape Town, South Africa | May 11, 2022 | 5:40 am

Sibanye says unions using gold strike to leverage platinum deal

South African miners are entering pivotal talks over a multiyear…

Bloomberg News | May 5, 2022 | 8:05 am

Market value of top 50 mining companies surge $335 billion during Q1 2022

Extreme volatility on metal and mining markets continued into 2022…

Frik Els | April 8, 2022 | 1:46 pm

Metal thieves stealing exhaust pipes send US auto claims 1,000% higher

State Farm said Thursday that metal thieves in search of…

Bloomberg News | March 10, 2022 | 12:04 pm

Impala stalls Zimbabwe platinum approach over ownership concern

Zimbabwe’s plan to develop one of the world’s biggest platinum…

Bloomberg News | February 28, 2022 | 9:49 am

As BHP weighs firm bid for Anglo, investors fret over cherry-picking assets

BHP Group can't cherry-pick Anglo American assets without paying a hefty premium, Anglo investors told Reuters.

Reuters | April 30, 2024 | 8:03 am

Anglo spinoffs will ‘very likely’ need South Africa approval

Even though BHP doesn’t want to buy Kumba and Amplats, South Africa could have an important role to play if an eventual deal is structured.

Bloomberg News | April 30, 2024 | 4:58 am

Takeover rules to prevent Anglo from saying much on BHP bid at AGM

BHP's $39 billion bid will be the elephant in the room at Anglo American's Tuesday annual general meeting.

Reuters | April 29, 2024 | 7:07 am

South Africa views BHP bid for Anglo as ‘normal market activity’

BHP is considering making an improved offer, Reuters sources said during the weekend.

Reuters | April 29, 2024 | 5:18 am

BHP considering improved proposal for Anglo American after bid rejected

BHP Group is considering making an improved offer for Anglo American after its $39 billion initial proposal was rejected.

Reuters | April 27, 2024 | 1:43 pm

Implats weighs 3,900 job cuts in South Africa as price rout takes toll

Job losses are hot-button issues in the lead-up to the May 29 election.

Reuters | April 26, 2024 | 5:27 am

Anglo American Platinum appoints Naidoo as CFO

Naidoo has been acting CFO since October 2023.

Reuters | April 26, 2024 | 5:23 am

Anglo American rejects “opportunistic” $39bn takeover bid from BHP

Under takeover rules, BHP is required to either make a solid offer for Anglo American by May 22 or walk away.

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 26, 2024 | 3:24 am

Anglo’s stumbles have made it prey for mining’s biggest predator

The company’s reputation is in tatters after a series of missteps sent its value plunging by half. And now industry heavyweight BHP is moving in.

Bloomberg News | April 25, 2024 | 12:25 pm

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