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Neal Froneman, CEO of Sibanye-Stillwater says there are many “pleasing aspects from the Q1 2025 operating results. Pictured: Driefontein Mine. (Image: Sibanye-Stillwater)

Sibanye-Stillwater Q1 2025 operating results "pleasing"

Source: © LinkedIn In March, the gold sector recorded the highest average increase in input cost inflation, although benefiting from strong market prices - with gold averaging $2,986/oz

Downward mining input cost trends suprising given volatility in economy

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Source: © Anglo American Kumba Anglo American has had a strong start to the financial year with copper and iron ore the star performers for the first quarter ended 31 March 2025

Copper and iron ore give Anglo American a strong start to the year

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Source: © AngloGold Ashanti’s Obuasi Gold Mine

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Obuasi Mine. Image: AngloGold Ashanti

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