South African billionaire Motsepe pockets $32.5 million ARM dividend
Billionaire Patrice Motsepe will earn R574.8M ($32.5M) in dividends from ARM despite a sharp earnings drop at his mining group.
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Billionaire Patrice Motsepe will earn R574.8M ($32.5M) in dividends from ARM despite a sharp earnings drop at his mining group.
African Rainbow Minerals’ profit slumped 47% as weaker iron ore prices and Bokoni losses offset gains in manganese; dividend reduced to R6 a share.
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The decision underscores ongoing challenges in South Africa’s manganese mining sector and broader commodity price pressures.
Although ARM remains a committed long-term investor in Harmony Gold, the company has taken steps to improve liquidity.
The partnership aims to combine Ninety One’s investment expertise with Sanlam’s distribution network to improve operational scale and client outcomes.