The deaths of two mineworkers at the Amandelbult mine marred an outstanding performance by Anglo American Platinum (Amplats), which has paid out a total of R3-billion cash in dividends for the 12 months to end December, recorded record production from the Mogalakwena, Unki and Kroondal mines, generated free cash flow of R5.6-billion, increased capital expenditure (capex) going forward on particularly low-capex fast-return projects, and is studying the possibility of establishing at 100 MW solar power plant in Limpopo. As the best-performing share on the JSE All Share Index in 2018, Amplats delivering a top-rate total shareholder return of 55%.