Here are the ten largest platinum mines by production across the world in 2021, according to GlobalData’s mining database.
1. Impala Mine
The Impala Mine is an underground mine situated in North West, South Africa. Owned by Impala Platinum Holdings, the brownfield mine produced an estimated 696.4 thousand ounces of platinum in 2021. The mine will operate until 2035.
2. Marikana Mine (Lonmin)
Located in North West, South Africa, the Marikana Mine (Lonmin) is owned by Sibanye Stillwater. The surface and underground mine produced an estimated 565.8 thousand ounces of platinum in 2021. The mine will operate until 2036.
3. Amandelbult Mine
The Amandelbult Mine is an underground mine located in Limpopo, South Africa. Owned by Anglo American Plc, the greenfield mine produced an estimated 410.9 thousand ounces of platinum in 2021. The mine will operate until 2040.
4. Mogalakwena Mine
Owned by Anglo American Plc, the Mogalakwena Mine is a surface mine situated in Limpopo, South Africa. The greenfield mine produced an estimated 407.4 thousand ounces of platinum in 2021. The expected mine closure date is 2040.
5. Rustenburg Complex
The Rustenburg Complex is an underground mine situated in North West, South Africa. Owned by Sibanye Stillwater, the brownfield mine produced an estimated 383.4 thousand ounces of platinum in 2021. The mine is expected to operate until 2052.
6. Crocodile River Mine
The Crocodile River Mine is an underground mine situated in North West, South Africa. Owned by Eastern Platinum, the brownfield mine produced an estimated 379 thousand ounces of platinum in 2021.
7. Kola MMC Mine
Located in Murmansk Oblast, Russia, the Kola MMC Mine is owned by MMC Norilsk Nickel. The surface and underground mine produced an estimated 363 thousand ounces of platinum in 2021.
8. Kroondal Mine
The Kroondal Mine is an underground mine located in North West, South Africa. Owned by Sibanye Stillwater, the greenfield mine produced an estimated 282.8 thousand ounces of platinum in 2021. The mine will operate until 2032.
9. Zimplats Mine
Owned by Impala Platinum Holdings, the Zimplats Mine is an underground mine situated in Mashonaland West, Zimbabwe. The greenfield mine produced an estimated 266 thousand ounces of platinum in 2021. The expected mine closure date is 2059.
10. Mupfuti Mine
The Mupfuti Mine is an underground mine situated in Mashonaland West, Zimbabwe. Owned by Impala Platinum Holdings, the greenfield mine produced an estimated 207.7 thousand ounces of platinum in 2021. The mine is expected to operate until 2027.
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This information is drawn from GlobalData’s mines and projects database, which tracks all operating and developing mines and projects globally. Verdict’s parent company GlobalData provides business information to 4,000 of the world’s largest companies.