Which major deposits contain platinum-group metals in South Africa Canada and Russia?

Major deposits of platinum-group metals are found in specific geological formations across South Africa, Canada, and Russia:

• South Africa: The Bushveld Complex is the world’s largest deposit of platinum-group metals. Located in the Transvaal region, this massive layered igneous intrusion is the primary source of the world's platinum production.123
• Canada: The Sudbury Complex in Ontario is a major deposit. Formed by a massive meteorite impact, it is a significant source of platinum-group metals, which are typically recovered alongside nickel, copper, and other minerals.124
• Russia: The Norilsk-Talnakh deposit in Siberia is a major source of platinum-group metals. Like the Canadian and South African sites, these metals are primarily extracted from sulfide ores, particularly those containing nickel and copper.15

In these regions, platinum-group metals are rarely found as standalone ores; instead, they are highly disseminated within sulfide minerals such as pentlandite and are recovered through processes like flotation separation.16