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20 Minerals
29 Countries
8 Critical risk
3 Very high
// Intelligence brief

Platinum Group Metals (PGMs)

CRITICAL RISK
Overview

A group of six chemically related metals — platinum, palladium, rhodium, ruthenium, iridium, and osmium — known for exceptional catalytic activity, conductivity, and corrosion resistance. PGMs are foundational to fuel cells, advanced sensors, military electronics, aerospace systems, and strategic industrial applications.

Risk score

95/100 — supply chain threat level: Critical

Primary use cases

Fuel Cells, Catalysts, Military Electronics, Sensors