Palladium Mining
Palladium mining involves extracting palladium, a precious metal primarily used in catalytic converters for vehicles, electronics, and jewelry. This metal is mainly found in platinum group metals (PGMs) and is often mined alongside platinum and rhodium. Major sources of palladium include mines in South Africa and Russia, where it is extracted from ore through various processes.
The mining process typically includes exploration, extraction, and refining. After locating palladium-rich deposits, miners use techniques like underground mining or open-pit mining to extract the ore. Once extracted, the ore undergoes processing to separate palladium from other metals and impurities, resulting in a pure form ready for industrial use.