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How much platinum does Zimbabwe produce?

Zimbabwe is the 3rd largest producer of platinum: 18 tonnes in 2025, 11% of the world's 170 tonnes (USGS MCS).

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Zimbabwe's platinum production

Zimbabwe platinum production, 2025
World rankProduction (tonnes)Share of worldTen-year growthYear
318 tonnes11%—2025

USGS Mineral Commodity Summaries, MCS 2026.

The platinum price Zimbabwe sells into

The benchmark price, London afternoon fix, was $1,784/troy oz in September 2026, up 24% over twelve months. Its five-year volatility is 26% a year, calmer in 84% of its earlier five-year windows. A single country's export price can differ from the benchmark: see trade price against benchmark. Monthly averages lag the market and are not investment advice. Platinum price history.

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