Santacruz Silver Mining reports fatality at Tres Amigos mine in Bolivia
Tres Amigos mine, a part of the Caballo Blanco Group of mines, has resumed operations after it was shut down following the incident.
Although it’s almost as rare as gold, platinum is mined far less than its other precious metal cousins. Heavier, more ductile and dense than both silver and gold, platinum – also known as “little silver” – had been used since ancient Egyptian times. Check out the latest inforgraphic by Visual Capitalist for a complete history of platinum.