Sibanye-Stillwater Bets $1.1 Billion on Platinum Mines That Won't Pay Off Until 2033
Sibanye-Stillwater has committed R20 billion, over $1.1 billion, to seven platinum group metal projects meant to sustain South African output through 2050. The flagship K4 shaft at Marikana won't hit steady-state production until 2033, even as platinum, palladium and gold all slide this week on Iran tensions and shifting Fed rate bets.