Chemistry:Platinum in Africa

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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:

See also

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