The majority (about 80 percent) of platinum is mined in South Africa. Approximately 10 percent is mined in Russia, and the rest is found in North and South America, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
Where is platinum found on Earth?
Most of the platinum in the world is found in Southern Africa, Russia, and North America. South Africa leads the way, producing 75% of the world's platinum output every year.
Where can you find platinum?
4 Places To Find Platinum Scrap
- #1: Jewelry Factories & Workshops. Jewelry factories that repair or produce platinum jewelry can be a great source of platinum scrap. ...
- #2: Lab Equipment. ...
- #3: Thermocouple Wires. ...
- #4: Catalytic Converters. ...
- Reeling In The Platinum.
