Responsibly mined PGMs
At Valterra Platinum, everything we do is guided by our purpose of unearthing value to better our world.
Val
- Stands for the value we create – not just in what we mine but in the way we work, the opportunities we create and our impact on society
Terra
- Meaning earth in Latin; refers to our base as we mine PGMs from the earth, our duty and our commitment to sustainability and progress
Platinum
- We retained ‘Platinum’ as this shows the focus of the organisation and drives clear brand distinction and differentiation as one of the world’s larger platinum producers
Our commitment to being a responsible company is driven by our understanding of the role we play in our host communities, regional economies and the countries in which we operate.
We also have a responsibility to ensure safe production for our employees and contractors, operate cost-effectively and productively to ensure value creation, and limit our impact on the environment.
We have a responsibility to operate in a way that delivers lasting benefit. We make a significant contribution to employment and skills development. We contribute to the economic wellbeing of our host communities by investing in infrastructure, health and education, building the capacity of local businesses, and the creation of livelihoods. We contribute to regional and national economies through the taxes, royalties, dividends and salaries we pay.
Use of PGMs include in jewellery, autocatalytic converters, fuel cells, air and water purification units, heart pacemakers, computer screens, hard disks and fertilisers. Our metals support cleaner energy systems and, through the development of new technologies, will play an increasingly important role in a greener future.
Our values
Keep it safe
Keep yourself safe
Be your brother’s and sister’s keeper
Treat people with respect
Own it
Do what you say
Take pride in what you do
Find a better way forward
Stand together
Remove barriers
Unite to achieve great things
Make people feel they belong