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The Platinum Group Metals (PGMs) consist of a group of 6 chemically very
similar elements which are further classified as the light platinum
metals ruthenium (Ru) rhodium (Rh) palladium (Pd) and the heavy platinum
metals iridium (Ir), osmium (Os), and platinum (Pt).
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Platinum is the metal
that is the commercially most important of all the PGMs, having the
largest range of applications from jewelry to autocatalysts to
electronics. Because of the unique properties of PGMs, substitutes for
these elements are practically nonexistent, although they can in some
situations substitute each other.
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PGMs are extracted either
as main metals (with co-production of all PGMs) or as a by-product of
nickel mining.
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The largest primary
(mine) producers of PGMs are South Africa and Russia, together
accounting for more than 85% of world primary supply.
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Other producers are
Canada & Zimbabwe
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The high prices of PGMs
have encouraged the establishment of efficient recycling chains
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The main driver for the
demand for platinum, palladium and rhodium is the need for emission
reduction from motorized transport and the related legislation obliging
the automotive industry to equip gasoline and diesel engines with
catalytic converters.
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Basic Information
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PGM Materials - what they are?
Processing of Ores
- PGM
Processing
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Extraction and Refining
of the Platinum Metals -
Extraction & Beneficiation
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Refining & Fabrication
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Recycling -
Acid Leeching
Company Information
- Precious Metal Compounds and Catalysts
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Company performance analysis
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MNC -Overview
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Mining
companies of South Africa
Production Reports
- Platinum Metals - 2014
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World production data - 2016
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World production data - 2017
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Project Information
- Platinum Project
proposed
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Project Feasibility Report
Market Scenario
- The
precious Metals Supply Chain
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Global Exploration and Production Capacity
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Outlook -
2015
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Platinum & Palladium Market outlook - 2016
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Platinum-Group Metals—World Supply and Demand
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Critical
& Scarce raw materials
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Materials critical to the energy
industry
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Materials situation in Germany & the World
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Recycling the
Platinum Group Metals
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Business Opportunities - Fuel Cells Industry
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Recycling
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