Platinum in Africa

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.

  • Anglo Platinum – Anglo American plc
  • Impala Platinum – Implats
  • Lonplats
  • Aquarius Platinum
  • African Rainbow Minerals

Zimbabwe

  • Zimbabwe Platinum – Zimplats
  • Impala Platinum
  • Anglo American Platinum Company

Platinum group elements

There are 6 platinum group elements:

  • Iridium
  • Osmium
  • Palladium
  • Platinum
  • Rhodium
  • Ruthenium

See also

External links

  • MBendi: Mining: Africa: Platinum Group Mining
  • Platinum today: South Africa
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