Anglo American Platinum (Amplats), the parent company of Zimbabwe’s third-largest platinum group metals (PGMs) producer, Unki Mine, hosted its Capital Markets Day yesterday, reaffirming the company’s strategic priorities and value-creation pathways.
By Rudairo Mapuranga
The event, held in anticipation of the company’s proposed demerger from Anglo American Plc, highlighted Anglo American Platinum’s focus on maintaining its leadership in the PGMs sector while delivering sustainable shareholder returns.
With the demerger expected to be finalized by June 2025, Anglo American Platinum used Capital Markets Day to communicate its vision and the strength of its portfolio. The company emphasized its world-class mineral resource endowment and its position at the forefront of the cost curve, giving it a competitive edge in metal processing and refining across the PGM value chain.
Anglo American Platinum’s management reiterated their strong confidence in the medium- and long-term fundamentals of PGM supply and demand. The company’s portfolio of managed mining assets, including Unki Mine in Zimbabwe, is well-positioned to navigate different market conditions, ensuring resilient performance.
The demerger marks a pivotal moment for Anglo American Platinum as it embarks on a journey as a standalone entity, with expectations of delivering robust growth and capital returns. The company has a disciplined approach to capital allocation and a proven track record of delivering consistent shareholder value throughout market cycles. Its strategic focus on value creation through innovation and operational efficiency remains a cornerstone of its success.
Unki Mine, one of the key operations in Anglo American Platinum’s portfolio, has contributed significantly to the company’s overall performance. Located in Zimbabwe, Unki has been instrumental in solidifying the company’s position as a leader in the PGM sector.
As Anglo American Platinum prepares to operate independently, investors and stakeholders can expect the company to continue its focus on operational excellence, sustainability, and long-term value creation for shareholders, cementing its status as a global leader in the platinum industry.
