Kirthanya shares her thoughts on the strategies the PGM industry can adopt to diversify beyond automotive applications in light of fluctuating EV demand and the ongoing energy transition. She highlights the importance of investing in hydrogen and fuel cell technologies as a hedge against an unpredictable EV market and the progress Impala Platinum has made in this area. Kirthanya also explores emerging opportunities in green technologies, such as electrolysers for hydrogen production, and how the PGM industry can capitalize on them. Finally, she offers her perspective on what it means to future-proof African mining in today’s evolving landscape.