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Valterra Platinum Ltd

Common Name
Valterra Platinum
Country
South Africa
Sector
Basic Materials
Industry
Other Precious Metals & Mining
Employees
19,831
Ticker
VAL
Exchange
Johannesburg Stock Exchange
Description
Valterra Platinum Limited is a South African mining company and the world's largest primary producer of platinum, accounting for approximately 38% of global annual supply. Formerly known as Anglo Amer...

Valterra Platinum's Waste Data Preview

In 2025, Valterra Platinum conducted an environmental assessment and disclosed corporate waste management data in accordance with recognized sustainability reporting standards.The company provided a breakdown of its waste by type (hazardous vs non-hazardous) and treatment method (recovery vs disposal), enabling greater transparency into its waste handling and environmental practices.

Metric (tonnes)2025202420232022-2019
Total Waste Generated
32,368a
32,034a
32,808a
Total Waste Recovered
24,219a
27,360a
30,398a
Total Hazardous Waste Generated
12,479.63b
8,919.49b
13,152.8b
Non-Hazardous Waste Disposed
3,814.97b
1,650.21b
915.13b
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a. Valterra Platinum's Sustainability Report 2025
b. Valterra Platinum's Sustainability Data Spreadsheet 2025

Insights into Valterra Platinum's Waste Treatment Practices

In 2025, Valterra Platinum generated a total of 32,368metric tonnes of waste.a

Of this amount, 74.82% of Valterra Platinum's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 25.18% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion.a

Valterra Platinum's Waste Recovery Rate

75%

How much of Valterra Platinum's waste is recycled or recovered?

In 2025, Valterra Platinum reported a total waste generation of 32,368 metric tonnes, of which 74.82% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting.This moderate level of recovery indicates that Valterra Platinum is taking steps toward improving its waste diversion practices, though there is still room to enhance recycling and recovery efforts.a

Has Valterra Platinum reduced its environmental waste footprint over time?

Since 2021, Valterra Platinum's total waste generation increased by 18.32%, including a 1.04%increase in 2025, indicating a persistent upward trend that may reflect scaling operations, inefficiencies in resource use, or a lack of effective waste minimization practices.a

Over the same period, Valterra Platinum's waste recovery rate declined by 20.05%, with a further 12.39% drop in 2025, underscoring a weakening in waste diversion performance and a potential drift away from circular waste strategies.a

Overall, Valterra Platinum is generating more waste while simultaneously backsliding on recovery efforts, both in the short and long term. This dual negative trend raises concerns about the company’s waste management priorities and its alignment with sustainability goals.

Valterra Platinum’s Waste Recovery vs. Disposal Over Time

2021202220232024202508.5 k17 k25.5 k34 ktonnes
  • Total Waste Disposed
  • Total Waste Recovered

Insights into Valterra Platinum’s Generation of Hazardous and Non-Hazardous Waste

In 2025, Valterra Platinum generated a total of 32,368 metric tonnes of waste.a

Of this amount, 38.56% of Valterra Platinum's total waste generated of was classified as hazardous waste, characterized by properties such as toxicity, flammability, corrosiveness, or reactivity that may pose risks to human health, ecosystems, or the environment.61.45% was identified as non-hazardous waste, generally considered less harmful and subject to lighter regulatory controls.b

Valterra Platinum’s Hazardous vs Non-Hazardous Waste Over Time

202220232024202509.5 k19 k28.5 k38 ktonnes
  • Total Non-Hazardous Waste Generated
  • Total Hazardous Waste Generated

How Valterra Platinum reduced the environmental impact of its waste?

Since 2021, Valterra Platinum's total waste generation increased by 18.32%, including a 1.04% rise in 2025, reflecting a persistent upward trend that could be linked to operational growth, inefficient material use, or limited investment in waste prevention systems.a

Since 2025, Valterra Platinum's hazardous waste generation has increased by 38.47%, indicating a potential rise in the use of harmful materials, process inefficiencies, or limited hazardous waste reduction strategies..ab

Overall, Valterra Platinum has seen a recent increase in both total waste and hazardous waste, which may indicate growing operational pressures or insufficient controls on harmful materials.a

How does Valterra Platinum treat its hazardous waste?

In 2025, Valterra Platinum reported that 12,480 metric tonnes of its total waste output were classified as hazardous. This represents 38.56% of its overall waste generation.b

The company treated this hazardous waste using a combination of methods.Approximately 33.73% was managed through recovery methods, indicating a moderate integration of circular practices into its hazardous waste management. However, a significant share was still directed toward disposal, highlighting room for improvement in reducing the long-term impact of hazardous materials.b

Breakdown of Valterra Platinum's Hazardous and Non-Hazardous Waste by Treatment Method

Hazardous WasteDisposed(15.3%)Hazardous WasteRecovered(14.9%)Non-Hazardous WasteDisposed(13.5%)Non-Hazardous WasteRecovered(56.3%)
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