Our opinion on the current state of SIBANYE-S(SSW)Sibanye (SSW) is a mining house that has been on a rapid acquisition trail, accumulating platinum and gold mines in South Africa and America. It is now broadening its scope to include base metals and minerals, especially so-called "green" metals.
The company is run by Neal Froneman, who is well-known in the mining industry for his toughness, expertise, and experience. Froneman has said that he intends to retire in about 2024/5 but aims to double the size of the company before he does. Sibanye is also considering moving into the base minerals used in motor vehicle batteries, such as vanadium, copper, nickel, and lithium.
On 1st June 2021, the company announced a share buy-back program to repurchase up to 5% of its issued shares. On 3rd July 2024, *Business Day* reported that Sibanye had retrenched 11,000 workers over 18 months.
In its results for the year to 31st December 2024, the company reported revenue up 7% in the final six months, with a gold price that "...drove a 216% increase in adjusted EBITDA1 to R3.6 billion." South African PGM costs were up 6%, and "US PGM - consistent production and 27% reduction in AISC to US$1,367/2Eoz for 2024..." The CEO, Neal Froneman, stated, "Our strategic diversification and proactive actions in response to many of the forces currently driving global change have ensured that the Group is well positioned to sustain a longer period of low prices."
Technically, the share has been in a downward trend since March 2022, mainly due to falling commodity prices. On 13th February 2024, the company announced that CEO Neal Froneman will be retiring on 30th September 2025 and will be replaced by Richard Stewart.