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The companies have agreed to collaborate on the sourcing and application of PGMs and metals used in battery technology, and to work jointly on metals recycling and the development of more sustainable battery supply chains.
"We are delighted to announce this important partnership with Sibanye-Stillwater to accelerate development of the low carbon technologies and sustainable supply chains needed for a cleaner, heathier world," said Robert MacLeod, Chief Executive of Johnson Matthey.
Johnson Matthey and Sibanye-Stillwater have also extended their current PGM supply and refining agreements to ensure long term supply for Johnson Matthey's products, according to the press statement.
Johnson Matthey is the world's largest fabricator and recycler of PGMs.
Neal Froneman, chief executive of Sibanye-Stillwater said, "We are delighted to enter into this world-class partnership which further advances our commitment to creating a greener future, by developing technologies for a better tomorrow."
