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African Rainbow Minerals FY’2026 Headline earnings jumps 19%

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ARM CEO Phillip Tobias joins Kaya Biz to break down the group’s 2026 financial results — headline earnings up 19%, revenue up 25%, and net cash up 54% to R10.2bn. We unpack the contrasting performance across PGMs, iron ore, manganese and coal, the strategic approvals of Bokoni and Nkomati, and the critical role of logistics reform in unlocking future growth. A deep dive into the economics, strategy and future of one of SA’s most diversified mining groups.
7 Sep 12PM English South Africa Business News · Investing

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