Platinum
About Platinum
Platinum is a dense, precious metal with exceptional catalytic properties, making it essential for diesel emission catalysts, chemical processing, and emerging hydrogen fuel cell technology. South Africa holds approximately 70% of known global reserves. Platinum's potential role as a catalyst in hydrogen electrolyzers and fuel cells positions it as a key metal for the clean energy transition.
Primary Uses
Top Producing Countries
Quick Facts
- Symbol
- Pt
- Atomic Number
- 78
- Category
- Platinum Group Metal
- Criticality Level
- High
- Supply Risk
- High
- Top Producer
- South Africa
- USGS Critical List
- Listed
- EU CRM List
- Listed
Explore Platinum In Depth
Dive into detailed analysis across 11 key topics covering every aspect of the Platinum value chain.
Uses & Applications
Discover the primary industrial, technological, and commercial applications of Platinum across key sectors.
Supply Chain
Trace the Platinum supply chain from mine to market, including key intermediaries, processing hubs, and trade flows.
Mining & Processing
Learn how Platinum is extracted, concentrated, and processed into usable forms for downstream industries.
Refining & Grade Specs
Explore the refining methods, purity grades, and technical specifications that define Platinum products.
Recycling
Assess the recycling potential, current recovery rates, and circular economy opportunities for Platinum.
Substitutes
Evaluate possible substitutes and alternative materials that could reduce dependence on Platinum.
Investing
Understand the investment landscape for Platinum, including equities, ETFs, futures, and direct exposure strategies.
Price
Analyze Platinum pricing mechanisms, historical trends, benchmarks, and the factors that drive market volatility.
Companies
Identify the major miners, processors, and technology companies involved in the Platinum value chain.
Projects
Review the significant mining and processing projects shaping the future supply of Platinum worldwide.
Risks
Examine the supply risks, geopolitical vulnerabilities, and strategic concerns associated with Platinum.
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