Anglo American Platinum total PGM production down 7%

Anglo American Platinum, one of the world's leading mining companies, has been navigating through a challenging year marked by a drop in commodity prices and a 7% reduction in production. CEO Natascha Viljoen recently sat down with CNBC Africa's Zanele Morrison to discuss the company's stellar results and strategies for the future. Viljoen highlighted the leadership team's impact on achieving safety results and emphasized the importance of managing operational efficiency amidst volatile economic times. She also addressed the performance of precious metals in the global macroeconomic environment, pointing out the demand for metals like rhodium and the growth of markets such as light duty vehicles and fuel cell electric vehicles. Moreover, Viljoen emphasized the company's commitment to sustainability and capital discipline, ensuring that decisions align with environmental, social, and governance (ESG) principles. Looking ahead, Viljoen discussed the importance of making the mining industry attractive to the younger generation and emphasized the need to address challenges such as climate, corruption, energy reliability, and infrastructure in order to ensure long-term sustainability for South Africa.