Adedokun Waliyu Valterra Platinum (VALJ.J), opens new tab, the world’s biggest miner of the metal by value, made its trading debut on the Johannesburg bourse as a standalone unit on Wednesday, completing a spin-off from parent Anglo American (AAL.L), opens new tab.
Its shares opened weaker on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange before changing direction in a volatile early session.
Anglo’s demerger of the Johannesburg-based platinum group metals (PGM) producer, formerly known as Anglo American Platinum, comes as it shifts focus to copper and iron ore.
CEO Craig Miller said Valterra would focus on creating value from its existing portfolio and upholding standards established during its time as part of the Anglo group.
“Part of our DNA is upholding those high standards and exemplifying who we are as a PGM producer,” Miller said after the listing.
Valterra CFO Sayurie Naidoo said the company would maintain its capital allocation framework, paying out 40% of headline earnings, but would consider share buybacks if metal prices rise and there is surplus cash.
