Iridium
Companies
Key Companies in the Iridium Value Chain
The Iridium industry encompasses at least 5 major companies from junior explorers and mine developers to integrated producers and downstream processors. With annual production of 7.5 tonnes and prices around 160,000-200,000 $/kg, the Iridium market supports a diverse corporate ecosystem.
Annual Production
7.5
tonnes
Market Price
160,000-200,000
$/kg
Top Producer
South Africa
85% share
Companies Tracked
5
Major Producers and Processors
The following companies are key participants in the Iridium supply chain:
Anglo American Platinum
Worlds largest primary PGM producer; major source of iridium as a co-product from Bushveld Complex operations
Impala Platinum (Implats)
Second-largest PGM producer globally; produces iridium from its South African and Zimbabwean operations
Sibanye-Stillwater
Major PGM and gold producer; iridium co-product from Bushveld Complex PGM mines
Johnson Matthey
Major PGM refiner and recycler; publishes daily iridium pricing; key supplier of iridium catalysts for electrolyzers
Heraeus
Major PGM refiner and iridium processor for industrial and electrolyzer applications
Corporate Strategy Trends
Major consumers of Iridium across the spark plugs for aviation and electrochemical catalysts sectors are increasingly focused on securing long-term supply agreements, investing in supply chain traceability, and supporting new production sources to reduce exposure to the 85% concentration in South Africa.
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