Platinum Group Mineralogy

Petrogenesis of the Platinum-Group Minerals

The platinum-group minerals (PGM) are a diverse group of minerals that concentrate the platinum-group elements (PGE; Os, Ir, Ru, Rh, Pt, and Pd). At the time of writing, the International Mineralogical Association database includes 135 named discrete PGM phases.

USGS Mineral Resources Program Platinum-Group Elements—So Many

The platinum-group minerals (PGM) are a diverse group of minerals that concentrate the platinum-group elements (PGE; Os, Ir, Ru, Rh, Pt, and Pd). At the time of writing, the …

USGS Mineral Resources Program Platinum-Group …

The platinum-group elements (PGE) include platinum, palladium, rhodium, ruthenium, iridium, and osmium. These metals have similar physical and chemical properties and occur together in nature.

The Geology, Geochemistry, Mineralogy and Mineral …

Following the rapid escalation over the past decade in the worldwide demand for platinum-group elements (PGE), in particular platinum and palladium, together with the high …

Platinum Group Elements Mineralogy, Beneficiation, and Extraction

This review critically discusses and gives an update on the classification and mineralogy of platinum group element ores around the world and also assesses the beneficiation practices and developed process flowsheets for recovery of platinum group element values.

The effect of platinum-group minerals on differentiation of platinum …

Mineralogy and distribution of the platinum-group in mill samples from the Cu-Ni deposits of the Sudbury, Ontario area L.J. Cabri et al. Application of LA-ICP-MS trace-element analysis for precious metal deportment: a case study of the Kevitsa mine, Finland

(PDF) The platinum-group minerals

Platarsite is a relatively uncommon platinum-group mineral, reported from several world-wide localities, that has been defined as both Pt(As,S)2 and PtAsS in the literature.

Platinum-group mineral assemblages in the Platreef at the …

The mineralogy and petrology of platinum-group element-bearing sulphide mineralisation within the Grasvally Norite–Pyroxenite–Anorthosite (GNPA) member, south of Mokopane, northern Bushveld Complex, South Africa. …

Platinum Group Elements Mineralogy, Beneficiation, and …

This review critically discusses and gives an update on the classification and mineralogy of platinum group element ores around the world and also assesses the …

Louis J. Cabri (ed): The geology, geochemistry, mineralogy …

The Platinum Group Minerals (Cabri) is an extensive description of all 109 mineral species that contain PGE and are considered valid by Cabri. He surveys crystallography, …

Platinum group minerals in podiform chromitites of the Bou …

Concentration patterns of platinum-group elements are typical for ophiolitic chromitite poor in sulfides, with predominance of the IPGE, variable Rh, and low Pt and Pd. The most abundant platinum-group mineral is Rh-bearing laurite that occurs either included in spinel or in silicate matrix, whereas Os-Ir-Ru alloy is always included in spinel.

Review of platinum-group mineralogy: Compositions and …

There are 96 approved PG (platinum group) — mineral species and more than 500 unidentified PG-phases on record. In addition, over 20 non-PG-minerals contain varying concentrations of one or more of the six platinum group elements.

Louis J. Cabri (ed): The geology, geochemistry, mineralogy and mineral

The Platinum Group Minerals (Cabri) is an extensive description of all 109 mineral species that contain PGE and are considered valid by Cabri. He surveys crystallography, general appearance, physical properties, optical properties, chemical analytical data, localities, occurrence, relationship to other species, origin of the name, and ...

Platinum Group Elements Geochemistry and Mineralogy

Among the platinum group elements (PGE), platinum and palladium have gained a great economic importance due to their use in oil refining, electronics, jewelry, the glass industry, medical applications and in the catalytic converter of vehicles to reduce the pollutants of exhaust gases [] [] [].Therefore, PGE and in particular platinum and palladium mine production have …

Platinum-Group Metals Statistics and Information

The catalytic properties of the six platinum group metals (PGM)– iridium, osmium, palladium, platinum, rhodium, and ruthenium – are outstanding. Platinum's wear and tarnish resistance …

Review of platinum-group element distribution and mineralogy …

The platinum-group element (PGE) potential of four chromite mining districts in southern and south-eastern Iran was investigated using geochemical and mineralogical methods. A total of 20 mines and prospects were sampled in the Neyriz ophiolite, the Abdasht and Sikhuran complexes in the Esfandagheh district, and the Faryab district.

Characterizing and recovering the platinum group minerals…

Methods of characterizing and recovering the platinum group minerals are reviewed in this paper. First, a classification of platinum group minerals (PGMs) ore types is briefly introduced, followed by the introduction of some representative platinum group minerals.

The platinum-group mineralogy of the Merensky Reef at …

The platinum-group mineralogy of the Merensky Reef at the Impala platinum mines, South Africa, has been investigated. Polished sections were prepared from pyroxenitic and pegmatoidal reef samples collected underground. Microscope studies were followed up by the identification and analysis of platinum-group minerals by electron microprobe.The ...

The platinum-group mineralogy of the Merensky Reef at …

Platinum Group Elements Mineralogy, Beneficiation, and …

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Platinum-group metals

The six elements of the platinum group – ruthenium, rhodium, palladium, osmium, iridium and platinum – are referred as platinum-group metals (PGM). Enrichment of PGM occurs in deposits of several types developed in a limited range of geological settings, commonly associated with nickel and copper. Underground extraction uses a variety of ...

Characterizing and recovering the platinum group …

Methods of characterizing and recovering the platinum group minerals are reviewed in this paper. First, a classification of platinum group minerals (PGMs) ore types is briefly …

Extraction of Platinum Group Metals

About 80% of the worlds' reserves for platinum group metals (PGMs) are in South Africa's Bushveld Igneous Complex. Processing of PGM involves comminution, flotation, smelting, converting, base metals refinery and precious metals refinery. Due to increasing chrome content in the feed and the challenges associated with operating high chrome feed, alternative routes …

The platinum-group mineralogy of the Merensky Reef at the …

The platinum-group mineralogy of the Merensky Reef at the Impala platinum mines, South Africa, has been investigated. Polished sections were prepared from pyroxenitic and pegmatoidal reef …

The Geology, Geochemistry, Mineralogy and Mineral …

Following the rapid escalation over the past decade in the worldwide demand for platinum-group elements (PGE), in particular platinum and palladium, together with the high prices these noble metals currently enjoy, there has been a concomitant dramatic rise in exploration around the globe for potential PGE deposits.

Platinum-Group Metals Statistics and Information

The catalytic properties of the six platinum group metals (PGM)– iridium, osmium, palladium, platinum, rhodium, and ruthenium – are outstanding. Platinum's wear and tarnish resistance characteristics are well suited for making fine jewelry.

Platinum Group Elements Mineralogy, Beneficiation, and Extraction

Platinum group elements have become imperative to many modern industrial applications (automobiles, jewelry, pharmaceuticals, electronics, fuel cells, etc.) but are mined in only a few places.

(PDF) Introduction (in Platinum-Group elements: …

PDF | On Jan 1, 1981, Louis J. Cabri published Introduction (in Platinum-Group elements: Mineralogy, Geology, Recovery, Edition: 1st, Special Volume 23) | Find, read and cite all the research you ...

Platinum-group elements : mineralogy, geology, recovery

Platinum-group elements : mineralogy, geology, recovery. Responsibility edited by Louis J. Cabri. Imprint Montreal : Published for the Geology Division of CIM by the Canadian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy, 1981. Physical description v, 267 p. : …