The leading platinum producers in the world
The largest platinum producing country by far is South Africa, having produced an estimated 140 metric tons of platinum in 2022. Russia is the second-largest platinum producing country in the world, with a significantly lower production of an estimated 20 metric tons in that year. Anglo American Platinum is one of the world's largest platinum producing companies, with a production of some 1.78 million ounces of platinum in 2022.Platinum group metals
Platinum group metals (PGMs), also called platinoids, refers to six precious metals that share similar physical and chemical properties and which tend to be found in the same mineral deposits. The PGMs are palladium, ruthenium, rhodium, osmium, iridium, and of course platinum itself. The majority of the world's PGM supply comes from mine production, but autocatalyst scrap is another significant source. Palladium is the most prominent PGM after platinum, with global palladium production amounting to 210 metric tons in 2022.
