A world map shows platinum mining locations marked by gray circles with "P t." Some key areas include Canada, the U S, Mexico, Brazil, South Africa, Russia, Japan, and Australia. Major clusters are in Canada, South Africa, Brazil, and Australia.
Platinum Mines | Class | Rank | Million Metric Tons | Brown Coal (Lignite) Mines | Caledonian and Hercynian (or Appalachian) remnants | Isolated volcanic areas | Alpine system | Sedimentary covers | Laurasian shields | |
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5.333333333333333 | 5.222222222222222 | 19.2% | 76.7% | 61.8% | 40.1% | 53.1% |
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