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Crowning the 2024 PlatAfrica winners

25 October, 2024

Anglo American Platinum, in partnership with Metal Concentrators and Platinum Guild International (PGI) are excited to announce the winners of the 2024 PlatAfrica Jewellery Design and Manufacturing Competition. The competition celebrates local jewellery manufacturing and design flair and aims to build a pipeline of talent into the South African platinum jewellery design and manufacturing industry by providing skills development, recognition, and commercial opportunities.

This year’s PlatAfrica competition was held under the theme “Legacy and Beyond,” and designers were invited to reflect on the rich heritage of platinum jewellery while envisioning its future possibilities. This latest edition of PlatAfrica holds special significance as it commemorates the centenary of the Merensky Reef’s discovery, celebrating 100 years of platinum’s rich heritage and future possibilities, as well as the 25th anniversary of the competition.

Designers through the years have gained international exposure by showcasing their entries at global events such as the PGI Aqua Event in Shanghai and the Hong Kong Jewellery and Gem Expo – the world’s premier fine jewellery show. Entrants have had the opportunity to showcase capsule collections on a global stage, contributing to the drive to elevate platinum’s profile globally.

Craig Miller, CEO of Anglo American Platinum stated: “PlatAfrica continues to exhibit the growing depth of local talent. The pieces reflect diverse interpretations of this year’s theme, showcasing how the industry pushes the boundaries of what is possible. I am blown away by the skill, talent, and creativity exhibited by this year’s entrants.”

“We are truly privileged and proud to support these designers. I am also equally excited that next year, we will begin trials with local designers to see how they can work with an exciting new platinum alloy called Inoveo Platinum. Inoveo Platinum is the first major step we have taken alongside our partners, PGI USA and Alloyed, to transform and improve the nature of the metal that designers can work with. As we celebrate this year’s designers and reflect on our legacy, we also cast our eyes forward with anticipation,” he added.

This year’s winners in the Professional category are:

  1. Ronel Jordaan
  2. Osmond Davies
  3. Milodri Dickens and Tanja du Plessis
  4. Vuyisani Mavengna

The winners in the Student/Apprentice category are:

  1. Vuyani Gumede
  2. Mongameli Obed Thafeni
  3. Emmah Mahlatsi
  4. Ndzalama Timbane and Julia Sithole

The winner of the People’s Choice award is:

  1. Emmah Mahlatsi

For further information, please contact:

Cindy Maneveld
External and Community Communications Manager
[email protected]

Notes to editors:

Anglo American Platinum Limited is a member of the Anglo American plc Group and is a leading primary producer of platinum group metals. The company is listed on the Johannesburg Securities Exchange (JSE). Its mining, smelting and refining operations are based in South Africa. Elsewhere in the world, the Group owns Unki Platinum Mine in Zimbabwe. Anglo American Platinum is committed to the highest standards of safety and continues to make a meaningful and sustainable difference in the development of the communities around its operations.
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Anglo American is a leading global mining company focused on the responsible production of copper, premium iron ore and crop nutrients – future-enabling products that are essential for decarbonising the global economy, improving living standards, and food security. Our portfolio of world-class operations and outstanding resource endowments offers value-accretive growth potential across all three businesses, positioning us to deliver into structurally attractive major demand growth trends.

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