Sibanye Stillwater: Publication of Broad-based black economic empowerment annual compliance report
Johannesburg, 1 September 2022: Sibanye-Stillwater (Tickers JSE: SSW and NYSE: SBSW - https://www.commodity-tv.com/ondemand/companies/profil/sibanye-stillwater-ltd/) advises shareholders that in accordance with paragraph 16.21 (g) and Appendix 1 to Section 11 of the JSE Listings Requirements, the Group’s updated annual compliance report in terms of section 13G (2) of the Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBBEE) Act 2003, has been published and is available on the Group’s website at https://www.sibanyestillwater.com/news-investors/reports/regulatory/2022/.
The publication of the annual compliance report prepared pursuant to Section 13G(2) of the B-BBBEE Act, is a JSE requirement applicable to all listed companies. The mining industry is regulated by the Mineral and Petroleum Resources Development Act, 2002 and is guided by the Broad-Based Socio-Economic Empowerment Charter for the South African Mining and Minerals Industry (Mining Charter). The Group’s compliance to the Mining Charter is referenced in our 2021 Integrated Report, available on the website at https://www.sibanyestillwater.com/news-investors/reports/annual/2021/.
The Group is pleased to advise shareholders that consistent with its commitment to transformation and continuous improvement, it has improved its B-BBEE rating from a level 8 to a level 7 under the Codes of Good Practice on Black Economic Empowerment gazetted on 11 October 2013.
About Sibanye-Stillwater
Sibanye-Stillwater is a multinational mining and metals Group with a diverse portfolio of mining and processing operations and projects and investments across five continents. The Group is also one of the foremost global PGM autocatalytic recyclers and has interests in leading mine tailings retreatment operations. For more information, visit our website at www.sibanyestillwater.com
Investor relations contact:
Email: ir@sibanyestillwater.com
James Wellsted, Executive Vice President: Investor Relations and Corporate Affairs
Tel: +27 (0) 83 453 4014
Website: www.sibanyestillwater.com
Sponsor: J.P. Morgan Equities South Africa Proprietary Limited
In Europe:
Swiss Resource Capital AG
Jochen Staiger
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