This company deals with PGM (Platinum Group Metals).
I originally started my research by looking for the top emerging markets of 2025.
As a result, one of the answers pointed to the mines in South Africa, where precious metals are poised for growth. From there, I proceeded with another prompt:
**"Give me the top 5 mining companies in South Africa."**
From that result, a list emerged. For example:
**Sibanye Stillwater Limited (Ticker: SBSW)** - Known for its platinum group metals and gold mining operations, it has significant global presence and trades on the NYSE.
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Next, I looked at the chart and observed that the price had declined.
To better understand what led to this decrease in price, I loaded another question in chat. The response provided the following insights:
**Sibanye Stillwater (SBSW) has experienced a decline in its stock price since 2021 due to several key factors:**
1. **Declining Metal Prices:**
The company is heavily reliant on platinum group metals (PGMs) and gold. Falling prices for these commodities, especially palladium and rhodium, have significantly impacted its revenue and profitability.
2. **Operational Challenges:**
Since 2022, Sibanye has faced disruptions, including strikes and operational difficulties in both its South African and U.S. operations. High costs in its U.S. operations also eroded margins.
3. **Restructuring and Job Cuts:**
Sibanye has undertaken restructuring efforts, leading to the closure of unprofitable mines and significant job cuts. For example, shafts at the Marikana operation were closed, and layoffs occurred in its gold mining segment, highlighting challenges in maintaining profitability.
4. **Geopolitical and Local Risks:**
The South African mining sector faces risks such as labor unrest and regulatory uncertainty, both of which have negatively impacted investor confidence in Sibanye.
5. **Cybersecurity Issues:**
In 2024, the company experienced a cyberattack that disrupted its IT systems, raising concerns about its operational resilience.
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With this information, I decided to visit the company website to learn more about where the mines are located in South Africa. (They have others, but I wanted to focus on the dominant $$$ maker.)
Through this research, I discovered that the main mine is located in Rustenburg, South Africa.
Here’s a Google Maps link to the mine:
[maps.app.goo.gl/ipLo6hfZDfUgfh4N7](https://maps.app.goo.gl/ipLo6hfZDfUgfh4N7)
*If you look closely, they even have a chicken restaurant in the middle of the job site. Lol.*
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To further my research, I considered how mines are often subject to layoffs and worker strikes. So, I started digging into YouTube videos. I found several videos posted in the past year detailing worker layoffs, strikes, and the demands workers have made to the company.
(For example, 40,000 jobs were lost due to the decline in PGM prices.)
Here’s a video I found:
[youtube.com/watch?v=PRxrDL-1n9Y](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PRxrDL-1n9Y)
One rumor mentioned in an interview with a worker was that they were promised CEO positions. *Geez, that’s tough—if it’s true.*
This gives a good look at how people feel about the company.
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To furthe r my understanding of why a company like this might see growth i stumbled upon this video. the speaker actaully mentions south africa being the world leader in supply. youtube.com/watch?v=QJclNbANEA0
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