SA’s largest steel manufacturer, ArcelorMittal SA (Amsa), has delayed closing its ailing long-steel business for a month to allow further talks with the government on rescuing it.

The JSE-listed group, which received a R380m interest-free loan from shareholder the Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) for the delay, is expected to make an announcement in the second half of February...

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