Valterra Platinum Backs Multi-Party Deal to Upgrade Key Limpopo Mining Corridor
11 February, 2026
Valterra Platinum has signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with Roads Agency Limpopo (RAL) and fellow mining partners on Tuesday 10 February, at the Investing in African Mining Indaba 2026 reinforcing the company’s commitment to partnership-led infrastructure development that supports both mining logistics and surrounding communities.
The agreement forms part of a multi-party engagement with Glencore, Dwarsrivier, Two Rivers and Northam to upgrade Road D212, a strategically important provincial route in the Sekhukhune District, Limpopo, which has deteriorated due to sustained exposure to heavy mining traffic, including twin-link haulage vehicles. The upgrade will involve structural strengthening and rehabilitation to safely accommodate current and future mining logistics while ensuring continued access for local communities. The partners together with RAL will share the cost of R105,105,017.81.
The signing underscores the growing role of collaborative, multi-party solutions in addressing infrastructure challenges. It further underscores the seriousness with which we view our social economic development commitments, aligned to our sustainability strategy which is focused on supporting resilient communities as one of the pillars.
Willie Theron, executive head mining operations says, “This agreement reflects our belief that meaningful progress happens through partnership. The upgrade is not only about improving logistics for mining operations, but about supporting safer roads, stronger infrastructure and shared value for the communities that rely on them daily and demonstrates the possibilities that are created when industry, government and communities work together.”
The programme will be implemented through a co-funded model involving RAL and participating mining companies, with funding secured via escrow arrangements to ensure delivery certainty. Upon completion, the road will be formally handed back to RAL and the Limpopo Department of Public Works, Roads and Infrastructure for ongoing maintenance under standard provincial programmes.
Valterra Platinum continues to partner with government, communities, and industry peers to support infrastructure that underpins safe operations, efficient logistics and long-term socio-economic benefits across its areas of operation.