S&P revises Sibanye’s outlook to negative owing to liquidity concerns

Ratings agency S&P Global has revised its outlook for JSE- and NYSE-listed Sibanye Gold to negative, over concern about the gold miner’s ability to absorb potential near-term liquidity events. The agency cites factors such as upcoming wage negotiations at its South African platinum operations, the integration of recently acquired Lonmin, and the extension of its R6-billion revolving credit facility as reasons for its decision.