Platinum Metals

 The platinum-group consists of six metals  of similar properties.

1. Ruthenium,
2. Rhodium
3. Palladium
4. Osmium
5. Iridium
6. Platinum.

These elements tend to occur in the same mineral deposits which necessitates the means to extract all of them in the same processing system. Often Platinum occurs in alluvial river sands and alongside Nickel and Coppers ores. It is more rare than Gold only a few hundred tons are produced per year worldwide. 

As primary or secondary target.

Platinum group precious metals are of high economic value, similar to Gold. Locations with proper Platinum deposits justify significant investments into processing systems and generally have very short ROI timeframes. In some cases Platinum group metals are the ancillary product which allows risk mitigation and target diversification. Whether it is a primary or secondary extraction target, the efficiency of processing systems is crucial.  

PLATINUM

Pt

​Hardness: 2.5-3
Specific Gravity: 21.45
Color: Silver Metallic
Group: Metal

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Platinum Processing Methods

The appropriate processing system needs to be contextualized in line with ore characteristics. 
In many instances the Platinum group members are extracted by the means of froth flotation, leaching,
canonization and specialized smelting processes. The result is a 96-98% pure Platinum dore that - upon request -
can be upgraded to 99% purity subsequently.  

Since the smelting point if Platinum is 1.768°C processing requires special furnaces to achieve the needed heat.
It is rare that Platinum is the primary target. Usually it is a ancillary product of high economic value which means that integrated processes are needed for primary and secondary target extraction. An integrated solution decreases the Capex and Opex compared to separate processing lines.  Platinum is less reactive, more ductile and less malleable than Gold. Hence it requires adjusted processing means. 

SECA Approach

All starts with knowledge. The essentials you need to know about your ore are:

• the type of Platinum members you have on your ore
• its form
• its size and size distribution
• the total content
• the  comprehensive composition of material
• the elements that have potential to impact the processing system. 

Once we have obtained this knowledge the processing system can be planned.
The analyses needs to be conducted by certified and highly skilled experts. You can send material for such analyses either to us or an accredited laboratory specialized on mineral laboratory assessments. 

Before any major production plant is realized the laboratory data is complemented by actual batch testing in a pilot plant. Once the laboratory data matches the results for batch trials we can realize the final production plant. 
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There are many things to know and consider. We understand that this can be confusing.  Do not let this trouble and hinder you from starting your operations. The initial consultancy for orientation purposes is free and you are welcome to talk to us. Just leave your details and we get back to you within 24 hours.  
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