Panzhihua-Xichang area is located in the geochemical provinces or megaprovinces of PGE, its ore-forming potential has been confirmed by many geologists.

• 攀西地区位于我国重要的铂族元素地球化学省(川滇地球化学省),其铂族元素成矿潜力已得到许多地质专家的公认。