Sale of Noluthando Gosa-linked ArcelorMittal SA to IDC stalls over valuation
ArcelorMittal SA, linked to businesswoman Noluthando Gosa, risks closure of its long steel division and 3,500 jobs as IDC sale talks falter over valuation.
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ArcelorMittal SA, linked to businesswoman Noluthando Gosa, risks closure of its long steel division and 3,500 jobs as IDC sale talks falter over valuation.
The Department of Trade, Industry, and Competition (DTIC) and the state-owned Industrial Development Corp. (IDC) are exploring options to keep the plant operational.
ArcelorMittal SA posts $52 million H1 2025 loss as weak demand, lower prices, and rising debt weigh on margins despite IDC support and cost cuts.
In 2024, ArcelorMittal SA paid Eskom $171 million for electricity as rising costs, weak demand, and imports pressured the steelmaker.
ArcelorMittal SA secures a $91.6 million IDC facility, delaying its Long Steel shutdown for six months as it navigates financial turmoil and explores long-term solutions.
ArcelorMittal SA, the country’s largest steel producer, has faced growing challenges from rising production costs, cheap imports, and unreliable rail services.
The discussions follow failed rescue efforts and mounting financial pressure on the company.
The rejected offer aimed to secure a controlling stake in the company, with ArcelorMittal reaffirming its commitment to operational independence amid ongoing ownership discussions.
Gosa derives the majority of her fortune from a well-diversified investment portfolio, including a 6.15-percent stake in ArcelorMittal SA.
Gosa derives the majority of her fortune from a well-diversified portfolio that includes a 6.15-percent stake in ArcelorMittal SA.