Once extracted, the ore undergoes complex refining processes to separate the platinum group metals (PGMs) from other minerals. These processes include froth flotation, smelting, chemical leaching, and ...

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smelting, chemical leaching, and precipitation. The process is time-consuming, often taking up to six months to process a batch of ore. Every year, around 190 tons of platinum are mined ...