The five most expensive metals and where they are mined
Russian mining company Nornickel is the top global palladium producer, pulling up 86 metric tons of the metal in 2019. Gold. Part durability, part tradition, gold is among the most versatile commodities. Primarily used in jewellery, but also having significant applications across electronics and aerospace due to its durability and conductivity, gold is, to put it plainly, everywhere.