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A rare challenge

New technologies may transform the outlook for platinum miners in the future. Jayne Flannery reports

Jayne Flannery
Hatch and Ecomaister have developed a new process of dry slag atomisation for platinum smelters

Hatch and Ecomaister have developed a new process of dry slag atomisation for platinum smelters

Platinum is rare. Fewer than 150 tonnes of the precious metal are extracted annually and the earth does not give up this treasure easily. Platinum group metals (PGMs) are recovered through underground...

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