Differential Capital Acquires Murray & Roberts Mining Division

Differential Capital has completed the R1.27 billion (US$73 million) acquisition of the mining division of Murray & Roberts Limited, marking a major milestone in the company’s business rescue process and one of South Africa’s most significant corporate restructurings in recent years. The transaction follows Murray & Roberts’ voluntary business rescue in November 2024 and the unanimous approval of its rescue plan in April 2026.

Finalised on 25 June 2026, the deal transfers key mining services operations across Africa and the Americas, including subsidiaries in Canada, Australia, Portugal and Chile, to the Differential Capital-led consortium.

Beyond securing a strategic portfolio of specialist mining businesses, the acquisition enables the settlement of secured debt and funding obligations, preserves approximately 2,600 jobs, and safeguards critical mining expertise that supports South Africa’s mining industry and broader economy.

Advisory Team:

Fladgate LLP

Andrew Titmas

Mike Lanning

Luke Morris

Carla Nocerino

Werksmans Attorneys

Eric Levenstein

Amy Lara Mackechnie

David Gewer

Gabriel Koski

Richard Roothman

Paul Coetser

Ryan Killoran

Kyle Fyfe

Raisah Mahomed

Jordan Gobie

Brittney Bawa