Where are the world’s largest platinum deposits located?

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The world’s 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 globally—including Finland, Brazil, Peru, and parts of North America—South Africa remains the world’s largest producer of the metal.124