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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