Finland
Finland’s average annual platinum production is 1,432 kilograms, making it the seventh largest platinum producing country in the world. In 2011–2021, Finland’s annual output of unwrought and powder platinum ranged from 34–56 tonnes, with an average production of 48 tonnes per year. In 2021, Finland exported $169 million in platinum, making it the 19th largest exporter of platinum in the world.
- Finland’s platinum production averaged 764 kilograms between 1998 and 2020, ranging from a low of 265 kilograms in 2009 to a peak of 1576 kilograms in 2018.
- The Suhanko project in Finland has the potential to surpass Russia as the leading palladium and platinum producer in the European Union.
- Finland’s bedrock remains a promising source for discovering various essential minerals.
Top 10 Largest Platinum Producing Countries in the World
South Africa is the largest producer of platinum, producing more than twice as much as the rest of the world combined. In 2022, the global platinum mine production reached 188.5 metric tons, with the top five nations contributing to 97.8% of the world’s total.
In this article, we will discuss the List of Top 10 Platinum Producing Countries in 2023, along with a detailed explanation of each country.