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Ghost Bites (Exxaro | Gold Fields | Standard Bank)
There are encouraging signs at Exxaro based on recent commodity prices and sales volumes. Gold Fears is trying to allay fears about the Tarkwa mine in Ghana. Standard Bank had a slower second quarter, but the full-year guidance is intact for now.
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Ghost Bites (Datatec | Heriot REIT | Prosus / Naspers)
Prosus and Naspers have given us a peek at earnings via a trading statement. Datatec has crystallised some of the value in Westcon International, with a special dividend of over R7 billion on the horizon. The Heriot family is injecting more assets into Heriot REIT.
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Ghost Bites (BHP | Brait | enX | Libstar | Reinet | Sephaku | STADIO)
Brait is stretching the definition of "value unlock" to breaking point. Libstar is having a rough interim period. BHP's Jansen Project is neither on time nor on budget. In happier news, STADIO's growth strategy is working and Sephaku grew earnings despite pressure at its associate. Reinet is starting to return cash to shareholders. enX found an international buyer for New Way Power.
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Ghost Bites (CA Sales | Premier | Stor-Age | Vukile Property)
Vukile is doing well everywhere, while property sector peer Stor-Age's strong local performance is being diluted by tough conditions in the UK. It's Chuckles all round for Premier investors thanks to the Millbake numbers. CA Sales is dipping into digital with a new acquisition.
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Ghost Bites (Clientèle | Crookes Brothers | KAP | Mantengu | Novus | Vunani | Vodacom – YeboYethu)
KAP got an unexpected boost from the Middle East conflict. Novus has much work to do. Crookes Brothers, Vunani and YeboYethu gave important earnings updates. Clientèle is a step closer to delisting. Mantengu wants to dispose of Blue Ridge Platinum.
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Ghost Bites (Alexforbes | Master Drilling | MC Mining | Novus | Trematon)
Alexforbes posts single-digit growth. Master Drilling has declared a dividend based on recent trading conditions. MC Mining is raising debt from two shareholders. Novus has a small earnings decline. Trematon found a buyer for Generation Education.
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Ghost Bites (Afrimat | Fortress Real Estate | MTN | SPAR)
MTN sets out Ambition 30 at its Capital Markets Day. SPAR is fighting for dear life, with the latest numbers showing just how tough it is. Fortress Real Estate is ticking over nicely. Afrimat is disposing of some quarries and concrete plants.
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Ghost Bites (Araxi | Jubilee Metals)
Araxi investors have been reminded of the lumpiness of the business, as FY26 could only manage a flat dividend for various reasons. Jubilee Metals is ramping up the Molefe Mine.
