Overview of ore deposits and extraction
Platinum and platinum group metals are produced in Zimbabwe and South Africa. Of the multitudes of companies involved in producing platinum group metals in these two countries, these are the principal operators:[citation needed]
South Africa
World's leading platinum producer.
Zimbabwe
Platinum group elements
There are 6 platinum group elements:
See also
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