5 Largest Platinum Producing Countries in the World

This brief article is a continuation of the detailed overview we did of platinum mining and the metal’s demand-supply chain. If you want more insights into the global landscape of platinum mining, read 12 Largest Platinum Producing Countries in the World.

5. United States 

Average Annual Platinum Production: 3833 kilograms 

In the US, platinum is primarily obtained as a secondary product from copper and nickel mines. Arizona, a major copper producer, contributes to this, as platinum group metals often co-occur with copper mining. Similarly, other mining-focused states like Nevada and Minnesota, while concentrating on minerals like gold, also indirectly contribute to platinum production through their mining activities. Overall, the western region of the country leads in mineral production, including those that yield platinum as a byproduct. Currently, the US holds PGM reserves of 992 tons, which can supplement its platinum production for an extended period.