Platinum-Group Metals Reserves by Country
Russia nearly tripled its reported figure in 2024 before falling to 11,000,000 kilograms in 2025. The data cover platinum-group metals reserves reported in the USGS Mineral Commodity Summaries from 2019 through 2026. Listed reserves totaled 76,200,000 kilograms in 2025.
South Africa holds 63,000,000 kilograms against Russia's 11,000,000 — nearly six to one. Zimbabwe (1,300,000), the United States (590,000) and Canada (310,000) account for the remainder; South Africa and Russia together represent about 97.1% of the listed total. Three of the five countries changed their reported reserves in 2025, while South Africa and Canada remained unchanged. Russia reported between 3,900,000 and 5,500,000 kilograms through 2023, then rose to 16,000,000 in 2024 before falling to 11,000,000 in 2025, a 31.2% decrease. Despite the decline, the 2025 figure was twice the 2023 level. South Africa has reported exactly 63,000,000 kilograms in every year shown. Canada was also unchanged throughout the eight-year series at 310,000 kilograms. Together, the two countries account for 63,310,000 kilograms of the listed reserves, although South Africa alone represents the vast majority of that amount. The United States slid from 900,000 kilograms through 2022 to 820,000 and then 590,000 in 2025 (-28.0%) — its lowest figure in the span. Zimbabwe edged the other way, from 1,200,000 to 1,300,000 (+8.3%). Canada remained unchanged at 310,000 kilograms. Figures come from the USGS Mineral Commodity Summaries 2019-2026. The 2025 reserve figures are those reported in the 2026 edition. Units are kilograms, exactly as reported. Blank entries indicate that the source reported no value; they are not zeroes. The source's world total may be rounded or reported as a lower bound, so shares are computed against the sum of the listed countries. For this series the published world total of more than 76,000,000 kilograms is a lower bound. Reserves and production are different measures and should not be combined without equalizing units.
Platinum-Group Metals Reserves by Country
1
63,000,000
2
11,000,000
3
1,300,000
4
590,000
5
310,000
Russia's large 2024 increase reversed in 2025
South Africa remains unchanged
Changes among the smaller holders
Platinum-Group Metals Reserves by Country
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1
63,000,000
63,000,000
63,000,000
63,000,000
63,000,000
63,000,000
63,000,000
63,000,000
2
3,900,000
3,900,000
3,900,000
4,500,000
5,500,000
5,500,000
16,000,000
11,000,000
3
1,200,000
1,200,000
1,200,000
1,200,000
1,200,000
1,200,000
1,200,000
1,300,000
4
900,000
900,000
900,000
900,000
900,000
820,000
820,000
590,000
5
310,000
310,000
310,000
310,000
310,000
310,000
310,000
310,000
Methodology
Frequently Asked Questions
What are platinum-group metals reserves?
Platinum-group metals reserves are estimated quantities of platinum-group metals that can be economically extracted under applicable conditions, in kilograms. Production measures the amount mined in a year.
Which countries hold the most platinum-group metals reserves?
South Africa (63,000,000 kilograms) and Russia (11,000,000) reported the largest 2025 values, followed by Zimbabwe (1,300,000).
Why did Russia's reserves fall in 2025?
Russia's reported figure fell from 16,000,000 to 11,000,000 kilograms (-31.2%) after nearly tripling the year before.
Which countries changed their reserves between 2024 and 2025?
Russia fell from 16,000,000 to 11,000,000 kilograms, the United States fell from 820,000 to 590,000, and Zimbabwe rose from 1,200,000 to 1,300,000. South Africa and Canada remained at their 2024 values.
Data Disclaimer: Projected data (future years) are estimates based on mathematical models. Actual values may differ. Learn about our methodology →
Sources
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Updated: 16.09.2026https://www.usgs.gov/centers/national-minerals-information-center/mineral-commodity-summaries
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