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.
ArcelorMittal SA, linked to Noluthando Gosa, to close its long steel division, risking 3,500 jobs amid rising costs and weak demand.
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After prolonged discussions with authorities, ArcelorMittal SA said it had no choice but to move forward with the shutdown.
This decision comes just 25 days after the company announced plans to wind down its Longs steel division, fueling speculation about government intervention.
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