Q&A: Amplats CEO doubles down on PGMs amid restructuring
11 February 2025 - 05:00
The electrification of the drivetrain continues to threaten the demand for platinum group metals (PGMs), putting pressure on SA miner Anglo American Platinum (Amplats).
Low prices and a high cost base saw the group cutting back on production and retrenching 3,700 employees last year and its ongoing demerger from Anglo American means more restructuring efforts are required in the coming months. ..
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