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African Rainbow Minerals

African Rainbow Minerals is a South African diversified mining company with interests in platinum-group metals, iron ore, coal, copper and other minerals. The company is headquartered in Johannesburg and operates mines and projects across South Africa, including platinum operations in Rustenburg and iron ore assets near Kuruman in the Northern Cape. African Rainbow Minerals is listed on the JSE Limited and is part of the Patrice Motsepe business empire, making it one of the country's prominent black-owned mining houses. The company's core operations include platinum production through ARM Platinum, iron ore through Assmang (a joint venture with Assore), and coal assets. It also holds interests in ferroalloy production, including ferrochrome smelting operations. African Rainbow Minerals employs thousands of people and is a significant contributor to South Africa's mining output and export earnings. The company is active in skills development and training initiatives within the mining sector. It maintains memberships in industry bodies such as the Minerals Council South Africa and engages with research institutions including the Southern African Institute of Mining and Metallurgy. African Rainbow Minerals was established in the late 1990s and has grown through acquisitions, organic expansion and strategic partnerships to become a major player in South Africa's mining landscape.

African Rainbow Minerals News


Harmony CEO Beyers Nel.
Harmony $500m bond offering optimises funding profile, says CEO
22nd September 2026 By: Martin Creamer

Harmony Gold Mining Company on Monday, 21 September, announced the launch of an offering of $500-million guaranteed senior unsecured convertible bonds due in 2031, and the following day reported... 


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Honesty, integrity, governance, meritocracy must be emphasised at every turn
18th September 2026 By: Martin Creamer

South Africa’s illicit economy is a tough nut to crack. The main outcome of the many years news reports on illegal mining, unlawful tobacco trading, dangerous drug trafficking and even black-market... 


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On-The-Air (11/09/2026)
11th September 2026 By: Martin Creamer

Martin Creamer talks about global energy security Artificial intelligence at Electra Mining and African Rainbow Minerals. 


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Two Rivers Platinum Mine Merensky project, South Africa – update
11th September 2026 By: Sheila Barradas

Impala Platinum has reported that the project remains in the validation phase. 


ARM founder and chairperson Patrice Motsepe.
ARM’s Motsepe emphasises importance of honesty, integrity, governance, meritocracy
4th September 2026 By: Martin Creamer

The founder and chairperson of diversified mining company African Rainbow Minerals (ARM) on Friday, September emphasised the importance of companies behaving in a manner that reflects integrity,... 


ARM CEO Phillip Tobias.
ARM headline earnings up 19%, dividend declared
4th September 2026 By: Martin Creamer

The headline earnings of diversified mining company African Rainbow Minerals (ARM) increased by 19% to R3 201-million in the financial year ended June 30 on mainly higher dollar platinum group... 


Tshiamiso Trust reports increase in claims activity, bolsters outreach
28th August 2026 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

The Tshiamiso Trust has reported an increase in claims activity for the 2026 financial year as it moves into the latter half of its lifespan, with claim lodgements having increased by 64%... 


ARM's Khumani iron-ore mine
Higher PGM prices, rand strength give ARM's headline earnings a boost
21st August 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Diversified miner African Rainbow Minerals (ARM) expects to report a 12% to 22% year-on-year increase in headline earnings to between R3.02-billion and R3.29-billion for the financial year ended... 


ARM CEO Phillip Tobias.
ARM highlights value of Bokoni platinum project, restart of nickel mine
21st August 2026 By: Martin Creamer

Bokoni and Nkomati are two of African Rainbow Minerals’ (ARM’s) 100%-owned flagship projects that are poised to unlock significant long-term value for ARM and its shareholders, ARM CEO Phillip... 


Research Institute for Innovation and Sustainability consultant Ashleigh Muller.
Modernisation of South African mining is an ‘urgent strategic priority’
14th August 2026 By: Martin Creamer

Mining modernisation, with private and public sectors as drivers, is an urgent strategic priority for the South African economy, a study undertaken by industry leaders, researchers, government... 


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On-The-Air (07/08/2026)
7th August 2026 By: Martin Creamer

Martin Creamer talks about energy-saving smelting technology; ARM growth projects and increased iron-ore demand  


Energy-saving smelting tech, ARM growth projects, increased iron-ore demand make headlines
Energy-saving smelting tech, ARM growth projects, increased iron-ore demand make headlines
6th August 2026

Mining Weekly Editor Martin Creamer discusses the new South African smelting technology that uses 70% less electricity; Bokoni and Nkomati being poised to unlock significant long-term value for... 


ARM CEO Phillip Tobias.
ARM highlights value of Bokoni platinum project, restart of nickel mine
31st July 2026 By: Martin Creamer

Bokoni and Nkomati are two of African Rainbow Minerals’ (ARM’s) 100%-owned flagship projects that are poised to unlock significant long-term value for ARM and its shareholders, ARM CEO Phillip... 


Research Institute for Innovation and Sustainability consultant Ashleigh Muller.
Modernisation of South African mining is an ‘urgent strategic priority’
24th July 2026 By: Martin Creamer

Mining modernisation, with private and public sectors as drivers, is an urgent strategic priority for the South African economy, a study undertaken by industry leaders, researchers, government... 


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ARM board approves restart of Bokoni platinum, Nkomati nickel projects
23rd July 2026 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

The board of diversified mining company African Rainbow Minerals (ARM) has approved the development of its 180 000 t a month Bokoni platinum project, in Limpopo’s Bushveld Complex, following the... 


PyroFuZA can restore South Africa’s value-adding power.
South Africa can become strong value-add minerals player again, PyroFuZA points out
2nd June 2026 By: Martin Creamer

Look out for PyroFuZA. Those eight letters have the potential to make best use of South Africa’s natural resources and restore South Africa’s value-adding power, which, in turn, can help to foot... 


African Rainbow Minerals CEO Phillip Tobias.
Hydrogen mobility, platinum group metals highlighted in North West
22nd May 2026 By: Martin Creamer

Hydrogen mobility and platinum group metals (PGMs) have been highlighted at North-West University (NWU) by the handing over of the mobile hydrogen refuelling and hydrogen generation system to... 


Bernard Swanepoel
Swanepoel joins Thor Explorations board
12th May 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Bernard Swanepoel has joined the board of Canadian mineral exploration company Thor Explorations, which is focused on the acquisition, exploration and development of mineral properties in Nigeria,... 


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On-The-Air (08/05/2026)
8th May 2026 By: Martin Creamer

Martin Creamer talks about hydrogen’s growing role in energy storage, a new refuelling station at North-West University, and the need to lower manganese rail costs. 


African Rainbow Minerals CEO Phillip Tobias.
Hydrogen mobility, platinum group metals highlighted in North West
4th May 2026 By: Martin Creamer

Hydrogen mobility and platinum group metals (PGMs) have been highlighted at North-West University (NWU) by the handing over of the mobile hydrogen refuelling and hydrogen generation system to... 


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