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Where are the worldâs largest platinum deposits located?
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The worldâs largest platinum deposits are located in the Bushveld Complex of South Africa, specifically within the Transvaal region. This area contains vast deposits of platinum-group minerals, which are often mined at centers such as Rustenburg and Steelpoort.1234
Other significant global deposits include:
* The Sudbury deposit in Ontario, Canada.15
* The Norilsk-Talnakh deposit in Siberia, Russia.15
* The Stillwater Complex in Montana, United States, which is substantially smaller than the major deposits mentioned above.15
While platinum is found in various other locations globallyâincluding Finland, Brazil, Peru, and parts of North AmericaâSouth Africa remains the worldâs largest producer of the metal.124