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Valterra Platinum

Valterra Platinum is a South African platinum mining company that operates in the country's platinum-group metals sector. The company is involved in the extraction and processing of platinum and associated minerals, contributing to South Africa's position as a major global producer of platinum-group metals (PGMs). Valterra Platinum's operations are situated within the broader context of South Africa's mining industry, which has historically been a cornerstone of the national economy. The company participates in a sector that supplies critical materials for automotive catalytic converters, jewellery, and industrial applications. As part of the South African mining landscape, Valterra Platinum operates alongside major producers and contributes to employment and economic activity in mining regions. The platinum mining sector faces ongoing challenges including fluctuating commodity prices, operational costs, and regulatory requirements. Valterra Platinum's activities are subject to South African mining legislation and environmental standards. The company's role in the platinum industry reflects the broader dynamics of resource extraction and mineral beneficiation in South Africa.

Valterra Platinum News


Valterra Platinum CEO Craig Miller
Higher sales volumes, prices contribute to significant earnings increases for Valterra
17th July 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

Platinum group metals (PGMs) miner Valterra Platinum expects its headline earnings and headline earnings per share (HEPS) for the six months ended June 30 to increase by more than 1 388%... 


The Zondereinde mine
Zondereinde – Western extension project, South Africa – update
17th July 2026 By: Sheila Barradas

Merensky mined tonnages have increased during the 2026 financial year following the establishment of new stoping areas in the Western extension. 


Sibanye-Stillwater EVP Mining Operations Dawie van Aswegen.
R964m to be spent at Sibanye-Stillwater's K4 platinum group metals shaft
13th July 2026 By: Martin Creamer

Remaining project capital of R964-million of the total of R4.4-billion in real 2026 terms is to be spent this year and next on Sibanye-Stillwater’s K4 platinum group metals (PGMs) project at... 


Women in mining urge greater dialogue with men, survey finds
Women in mining urge greater dialogue with men, survey finds
9th July 2026

Women-owned business Pinpoint Stewards will be hosting the 5th Annual Women & Leadership in Mining Conference on September 1 to September 2,  2026, as they aim to bring women across various mining... 


Platinum bars
PIC buys more Valterra shares
3rd July 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Asset manager the Public Investment Corporation (PIC) has acquired additional securities in platinum group metals (PGMs) miner Valterra Platinum, taking its interest in the mining company to nearly... 


Emma Chapman
Sibanye-Stillwater appoints new investor relations head
1st July 2026 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

Mining and metals company Sibanye-Stillwater has appointed Emma Chapman as its new investor relations senior VP, effective September 1. Chapman will succeed James Wellsted, who, in support of the... 


An image of gold
Gold central bank demand to persist – Heraeus
22nd June 2026 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Gold’s characterises and the demand for this precious metal make it an excellent reserve asset; therefore, central bank demand is likely to continue to persist into the future, Heraeus Precious... 


The Unki smelter
Zimbabwe platinum producers owed $228m in unpaid export earnings
19th June 2026 By: Reuters

Zimbabwe's government owes platinum miners $228-million in unpaid export income under its foreign currency retention system, exerting pressure on a sector recovering from a price collapse, an... 


An ad announcing the theme of Mining Indaba 2027
Mining Indaba strengthens its focus on turning partnerships into tangible deliveries
19th May 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

As preparations begin for the Investing in African Mining Indaba 2027, the event is sharpening its focus on how partnerships across African mining translate into practical outcomes and investment... 


Valterra Platinum CEO Craig Miller
Valterra Platinum says input inventories are healthy despite Middle East conflict
19th May 2026 By: Reuters

South Africa's Valterra Platinum has managed to maintain healthy inventory levels of critical operational inputs, such as diesel and lubricants, despite uncertainty created by the US-Israeli war on... 


Working together for good: Engen and Valterra Platinum support education in Limpopo
Working together for good: Engen and Valterra Platinum support education in Limpopo
18th May 2026

Engen and Valterra Platinum have joined forces to support learners across five schools in Limpopo, demonstrating a shared commitment to education and community upliftment. The Back-to-School Winter... 


ENERGY CLUSTER: Envusa Energy officially inaugurated its flagship 520 MW Koruson 2 (K2) Cluster of renewable energy projects in the Eastern Cape last month. The K2 Cluster brings together three major projects – the 240 MW Mooi Plaats Solar PV facility, the 140 MW Umsobomvu Wind Farm (pictured), and the 140 MW Hartebeesthoek Wind Farm. The wheeled renewable electricity will be purchased under long-term agreements by miners Kumba Iron Ore, De Beers, and Valterra Platinum.
ENERGY CLUSTER:
15th May 2026

Envusa Energy officially inaugurated its flagship 520 MW Koruson 2 (K2) Cluster of renewable energy projects in the Eastern Cape last month. The K2 Cluster brings together three major projects -... 


Wind turbines at the Koruson 2 cluster of projects
Ramokgopa welcomes inauguration of Envusa's R15bn Koruson 2 cluster of renewables projects
24th April 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Envusa Energy – a joint venture between diversified miner Anglo American and EDF power solutions – has inaugurated its flagship 520 MW Koruson 2 (K2) cluster of renewable energy projects in the... 


Tumela mine at Valterra’s Amandelbult.
Valterra Platinum celebrates strong refined PGM uplift, laments safety decline
23rd April 2026 By: Martin Creamer

The refined platinum group metal (PGM) production of South Africa’s Valterra Platinum increased by 78% to 778 500 oz in the first three months of 2026 compared with the first quarter of 2025. PGM... 


Sibanye-Stillwater executive VP sales and marketing Kleantha Pillay.
PGM price underpin by investment, speculation expected to persist – Sibanye-Stillwater
20th April 2026 By: Martin Creamer

The underpinning of platinum group metals (PGM) prices by investment and speculation is expected to persist for as long as the high level of macro uncertainty persists, Sibanye-Stillwater executive... 


Sibanye-Stillwater’s Marikana K4 platinum group metals mine shaft.
Sibanye-Stillwater collaborates further to find new applications for platinum metals
17th April 2026 By: Martin Creamer

Mining and metals company Sibanye-Stillwater and the Nuclear Energy Corporation of South Africa (Necsa) on Friday announced their research collaboration to advance nuclear medicine for cancer... 


Isondo Precious Metals CEO Vinay Somera.
South Africa positioning as platinum-based hydrogen technology leader
17th April 2026 By: Martin Creamer

South Africa holds the world’s largest reserves of platinum group metals (PGMs), which are essential to many hydrogen technologies. Amid that background, ET Energies of the US and Isondo Precious... 


A map showing the location of the Waterberg project
PTM mulling partnerships with furnace operators to process Waterberg concentrate
13th April 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

TSX- and NYSE-listed Platinum Group Metals (PTM) says it is investigating opportunities to collaborate and co-invest with smaller furnace operators in South Africa who are interested in modifying... 


Photo of Martin Creamer.
On-the-air (03/04/2026)
3rd April 2026 By: Martin Creamer

Martin Creamer talks about mining exploration, platinum beneficiation and the hydrogen economy 


Envusa and Anglo American South Africa chair Nolitha Fakude.
Northern Cape sun providing 240 MW of power to platinum, diamond, iron-ore mines
3rd April 2026 By: Martin Creamer

The Mooi Plaats solar photovoltaic project has begun commercial operation. The project supports 240 MW of green energy to South African platinum, diamond and iron-ore mines. This achievement is... 


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