In 2021, South Africa was the largest source of ruthenium, accounting for 91 percent of worldwide supply. In contrast, North America accounted for just one percent of the worldwide ruthenium supply that year.
Ruthenium is a platinum group metal used in the production of electronic components and in alloys.
Distribution of ruthenium supply worldwide in 2021, by region
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Heraeus. (March 28, 2022). Distribution of ruthenium supply worldwide in 2021, by region [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved September 14, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1305819/worldwide-share-of-ruthenium-supply-by-region/
Heraeus. "Distribution of ruthenium supply worldwide in 2021, by region." Chart. March 28, 2022. Statista. Accessed September 14, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1305819/worldwide-share-of-ruthenium-supply-by-region/
Heraeus. (2022). Distribution of ruthenium supply worldwide in 2021, by region. Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: September 14, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1305819/worldwide-share-of-ruthenium-supply-by-region/
Heraeus. "Distribution of Ruthenium Supply Worldwide in 2021, by Region." Statista, Statista Inc., 28 Mar 2022, https://www.statista.com/statistics/1305819/worldwide-share-of-ruthenium-supply-by-region/
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