- Maximise value from existing operations including capital projects at Cullinan Mine and Finsch
Our Business Model & Strategy
We are building a resilient business, able to deliver on our value-led growth strategy with the aim of generating long-term sustainable returns to all our stakeholders.
What we do and how we do it
Central to our approach is the identification of the right assets, where the Company can add value.
- We apply decades of specialist experience in the appraisal and valuation of diamond orebodies.
- Our mines produce a full range of diamonds.
- We focus on well defined and understood orebodies with the potential to generate significant cash flow.
- Our plans are structured around the long-term viability of each project.
Our operations are focused on ‘hard rock’ kimberlite pipe orebodies.
- Safety is our number one priority and ingrained in everything we do.
- Hard rock orebodies can generally provide for much better predictability and long-term planning than alluvial deposits.
- A team with significant experience in the management, mining and development of diamond orebodies.
- Our technical competence enables us to meet and overcome challenges as they arise.
- We focus on driving efficiencies.
Ore is passed through the processing plant to extract the diamonds from the rock.
- We are focused on value production, rather than volume.
- Plant processes are set to optimise revenue generation from each individual mine’s orebody, by focusing on where the value lies within its diamond population.
- We embrace innovation and continually stay abreast of the latest diamond mining and processing technologies.
- Security is enhanced through maintaining automated, ‘hands-off’ processes.
Rough diamonds are sorted into parcels and then sold through a competitive tender process.
- Our own in house marketing and sales expertise; we do not pay any sales commission to a third party.
- We utilise a tender process to ensure a competitive pricing environment.
- Petra has flexibility in the venue and timing of tenders to maximise participation.
- Our mines, particularly Cullinan Mine, produce world-class diamonds.
- We maximise the value of Exceptional Stones, including via dedicated standalone tenders, and by selling into partnerships.
Delivering long-term value to our stakeholders
Responsible Leadership
- Sustainable operations
- Uphold the high value placed on diamonds by consumers
People and skills
- Company culture
- Value-led growth strategy
- Productive workforce
- Specialist skills
High-quality assets
- Significant resources
- Diverse product range
Financial capital
- Responsible capital allocation
- Access to diversified sources of capital
Relationships
- Mutually beneficial partnerships
- Effective internal and external stakeholder engagement Licence to operate
Energy and water
- Sustainable access to energy and water
Employees
- Focus on safety
- Culture of empowerment
Customers
- Quality and consistent product offering
- Confirmed provenance and heritage
Host Governments/regulators
- Taxes and royalty payments
- Positive impacts on our countries of operation
Shareholders/Noteholders/lenders
- Free cashflow generation
Local communities
- Job opportunities and socioeconomic upliftment
- Efficient and responsible use of natural resources
- Promoting environmental awareness Community health initiatives
- Active stakeholder engagement with independent mechanism at Williamson for community grievances
Suppliers
- Opportunities for local businesses and suppliers
- Policy of sustainable local procurement and supplier development
Our strategy
Our strategy is centred on 3 pillars, aimed at building a resilient business with long term growth opportunity, able to create value throughout the mining lifecycle.
Optimise
Develop
- Develop further expansion projects to extend life of existing assets to beyond 2030
Grow
- Assess orebodies either in or near production
- Pursue value-accretive corporate opportunities
Our strategy is enabled by our streamlined Operating Model and underpinned by our capital allocation framework which allows for organic and inorganic growth and regular returns to shareholders without putting the financial position of the Company at risk.
Our competitive advantage
Petra’s key strengths come to the fore when our business model is put into action. It is these that set us apart, underpin our strategy and generate value for our stakeholders.