platinum group metals ltd. engages in the acquisition, exploration, and development of platinum and palladium properties. it explores for platinum, palladium, rhodium, gold, ruthenium, iridium, copper, and nickel deposits. the company holds 50.02% interest in the waterberg project located on the north limb of the western bushveld complex, south africa. it also develops next-generation battery technology using platinum and palladium. platinum group metals ltd. was founded in 2000 and is headquartered in vancouver, canada.