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:
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 Aluminium in Africa Copper in Africa Iron ore in Africa Mining Platinum group Platinum group: sources Titanium in Africa Uranium in Africa
References
External links MBendi: Mining: Africa: Platinum Group Mining Platinum today: South Africa