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Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - October 9, 2024) - European Energy Metals Corp. (TSXV: FIN) (the "Company"), announces today it will be seeking the approval of the TSX Venture Exchange to change its name from European Energy Metals Corp. to Grit Metals Corp. (the "Name Change"). The stock symbol of the Company's listed securities will remain the same.

Sibanye Stillwater's 1H24 results show increased PGM production but lower prices and higher costs, leading to a 53% drop in adjusted EBITDA. Sibanye has improved its debt profile with new credit facilities and a gold prepayment deal, ensuring financial stability amid market challenges. The political shift in South Africa and ongoing PGM demand support a positive outlook, making SBSW a speculative yet promising investment.

I reiterate my “Buy” rating for Sibanye Stillwater stock despite recent underperformance, expecting a reversal driven by cost-cutting measures and potential higher PGM prices. Sibanye's financials show mixed results, with increased PGM production but lower selling prices, leading to a 54% YoY drop in EBITDA and a negative bottom line. Strategic initiatives, including debt covenant uplift, refinancing, and operational restructuring, have bolstered Sibanye Stillwater's balance sheet, enhancing financial flexibility and positioning for future profitability.

Sibanye Stillwater Limited (NYSE:SBSW ) Q2 2024 Earnings Call Transcript September 12, 2024 8:00 AM ET Company Participants Neal Froneman - CEO Richard Stewart - Chief Regional Officer, Southern Africa Mika Seitovirta - Chief Regional Officer, Europe Charl Keyter - CFO Robert Van Niekerk - Chief Technical and Innovation Officer Charles Carter - Chief Regional Officer, Americas Grant Stuart - Head of Recycling James Wellsted - EVP, IR and Corporate Affairs Conference Call Participants Chris Nicholson - RMB Morgan Stanley Adrian Hammond - SBG Securities Rene Hochreiter - Sieberana Research, NOAH Capital Nkateko Mathonsi - Investec Bank Leroy Mnguni - HSBC Neal Froneman Ladies and gentlemen, good afternoon and good morning. On behalf of the C-suite, welcome and thank you for taking time out of your busy schedules.

Sibanye Stillwater has secured a refinancing package, enhancing its interim liquidity. Operational challenges persist, with the firm's U.S. PGM operations at risk. However, I think investors have already priced this in. South Africa's load-shedding has abated, and a regional interest rate pivot is likely. This could lead to higher asset valuations.

Sibanye-Stillwater on Thursday said its IT systems had been the subject of a cyberattack causing limited disruption to its global operations.

Despite poor financial results and liquidity concerns, there is a cyclical upward momentum that may lead to a medium-term price rise for Sibanye Stillwater Limited. The company is actively restructuring and implementing cost-cutting measures, which may lead to significant savings in the future. The market's negative perception of future prospects and the potential for higher prices of key PGM metals support the potential upside for SBSW.

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South Africa's Sibanye Stillwater will close its 4 Belt shaft at Marikana and shed 855 jobs after failing to return it to profitability due to low platinum group metal (PGM) prices, the company said on Thursday.