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Platinum Supply Risk

Platinum supply concentration in South Africa creates a structural risk that quietly underpins the platinum price.

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Concentration

A large share of mined platinum comes from a small number of South African operations. Power, labor, and depth-related cost pressures matter more than for most metals.

Recycling

Autocatalyst recycling adds meaningful secondary supply. Recycling economics depend on platinum price, vehicle scrappage, and processing capacity.

Demand interaction

Supply risk matters more when demand is firm. Read platinum beside auto-production data, gold leadership, and palladium substitution.

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