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Sibanye CEO says gold merger will be in 'the national interest' - Mining expert Peter Major explains

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Sibanye-Stillwater CEO Neal Froneman was recently in the news headlines, calling on SA's gold miners to consolidate in order to create what Froneman describes as 'a world-champion gold business or risk being bought by foreign investors'. Veteran mining expert and fund manager Peter Major joined the BizNews Power Hour to unpack Froneman's statement, answering why this could be in the country's interest. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

9 Mar 2021 5AM English South Africa Investing · Business News

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