Sibanye-Stillwater Reports Significant Progress In Sustainability Strategy With Major Renewable Energy And Water Savings

Sibanye-Stillwater reports a 114% gold EBITDA increase and plans for R1 billion in annual energy savings by 2028. Read about their 2025 sustainability progress.

By: AXL Media

Published: Apr 28, 2026, 4:51 AM EDT

Source: Information for this report was sourced from Mining Weekly

Embedding Sustainability Into Strategic Growth

JSE-listed Sibanye-Stillwater has released its "Report Suite 2025," detailing the organization’s progress in energy, water, and social stewardship. The reports emphasize that sustainability is no longer a peripheral concern but is integral to the group’s long-term value creation. Under the leadership of chairperson Dr. Vincent Maphai and CEO Dr. Richard Stewart, the company is advancing circular economy solutions through recycling and secondary mining activities. These initiatives are designed to bolster environmental performance and ensure long-term cost competitiveness in a volatile global market.

Transitioning To Renewable Energy For Massive Cost Savings

The mining group has contracted 765 MW of renewable energy, a move expected to deliver over R1 billion in annual cost savings starting in 2028. Once at commercial steady state, Sibanye-Stillwater anticipates electricity costs will be 20% to 30% lower than forecast Eskom wholesale tariffs. Beyond financial gains, the energy transition is projected to reduce greenhouse-gas emissions by 2.63 million tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent annually, representing a 41% reduction in the company’s total emissions footprint.

Achieving High Levels Of Water Independence

Significant strides have been made in water stewardship, with South African gold operations achieving 94% water independence. This has resulted in R260 million in realized savings. The group currently operates six dedicated water treatment plants capable of producing 37 million liters of potable water daily. In the PGM sector, 13 wastewater treatment plants recycle approximately 90% of effluent for operational use. By 2028, the company plans to reach 90% overall water independence across its South African platinum operations, systematically reducing reliance on external providers.