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Ghost Bites (BHP | Eastern Platinum | Exxaro | MTN | Nu-World | Orion Minerals)
A busy couple of days saw primarily mining sector updates, with important funding news at BHP and Orion Minerals. Exxaro has locked in a long-term supply contract with Eskom. Eastern Platinum hopes to break even in 2026. MTN Ghana has localised ownership of its fintech business. Nu-World's trading statement is encouraging.
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Ghost Bites (African Rainbow Minerals | Datatec | Emira | Hyprop | Jubilee Metals | Master Drilling | RCL Foods | Remgro | Sephaku...
RCL Foods is betting on pets. Remgro is going ahead with the Mediclinic deal. Datatec is growing strongly. In property, we saw news from Emira and Hyprop. African Rainbow Minerals is investing further in copper, while Jubilee's copper EBITDA has at least swung positive. Master Drilling had a reasonable year. Sephaku Holdings needs more infrastructure spend to come through.
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Ghost Bites (Alphamin | Harmony Gold | HCI and Deneb | Growthpoint | Metair | OUTsurance | Rainbow Chicken | Supermarket Income REIT)
Harmony Gold, Growthpoint, OUTsurance and Rainbow Chicken were the big names releasing results on the day. Alphamin could have a strong year in 2026. Metair is still struggling. HCI and Deneb are selling non-core properties. Supermarket Income REIT is a game of inches.
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Ghost Bites (Anglo American | DRDGOLD | Labat Africa | WeBuyCars)
WeBuyCars is taking a big step with the acquisition of GoBid. DRDGOLD is crystallising renewable energy investments. Labat Africa's earnings have shot up. Anglo American has given a general update on major projects and the progress made in simplifying the group.
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Ghost Bites (Burstone | Gemfields | Grand Parade | Remgro)
Remgro's NAV grew solidly this year and they insist on a special dividend instead of more buybacks. Burstone's platform strategy is growing, but perhaps not quickly enough. Gemfields needs things to improve rather urgently. Grand Parade's casino exposure is problematic.
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Ghost Bites (MAS | Northam Platinum | Super Group)
MAS put out strong numbers, with the market hoping for a return to dividends as soon as possible. Northam Platinum's costs are running far too hot. Super Group's continuing operations are down, but not by much.
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GHOST BITES (Copper 360 | Sappi | Sasol | Sea Harvest | Sirius Real Estate)
Sasol's earnings are down, which isn't a surprise. Sappi had a strong quarter but the next one won't be nearly as good. Sea Harvest's adjusted HEPS is slightly down. Sirius bought another property. Copper 360 has moved to hard rock.
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GHOST BITES (Capitec | Gemfields | Nampak | Spar | Truworths)
Capitec keeps on pumping. Truworths released awful local numbers. Nampak achieved another turnaround milestone. Spar has gotten rid of Poland at last. Gemfields desperately needs things to improve.
