The 2023 Britannia platinum coins carry the portrait of King Charles III
With the Coronation of His Majesty King Charles III taking place on Saturday, May 6, The Royal Mint has just
Read moreWith the Coronation of His Majesty King Charles III taking place on Saturday, May 6, The Royal Mint has just
Read moreSouth Africa – South Africa is the world’s largest producer of platinum, and the Bushveld Complex in the country’s northeast
Read moreGlobal vehicle production remains below pre-pandemic levels, yet platinum automotive demand is growing. In 2022, platinum automotive demand rose 12
Read moreRefined mine production in 2022 fell 11% (-717 koz) year-on-year to 5,579 koz. While the release of around 400 koz
Read moreDuring the fourth quarter 2022, the global economy surprised to the upside, remaining stronger than expected. Growth rates for the
Read moreWhil The forecast deficit for 2023 (-556 koz) is deeper than projected in Q3’22 Platinum Quarterly, primarily on the identification
Read moreAfter two years of significant surpluses the platinum market is forecast to move to a material deficit in 2023. The
Read moreAir Liquide and TotalEnergies recently announced their decision to create a joint venture to develop a network of more than
Read moreThis year is forecast to be the second strongest year for industrial platinum demand on record, despite the challenging economic
Read moreDespite a strong start in the first quarter of 2022, last year proved to be a consolidation period for the
Read moreThe fuel cell electric vehicle market is developing as manufacturers eye growth, buoying the prospects for related platinum demand Next
Read morePlatinum’s strategic and economic importance is underlined with the United Sates, European Union and China recognising its critical mineral status,
Read moreThe World Platinum Investment Council – WPIC® – today publishes its Platinum Quarterly for the third quarter of 2022, with
Read morePlatinum bar and coin demand is expected to jump 49 per cent in 2023, reaching a three-year high of 507
Read moreAccording to a recent report the use of green hydrogen as an energy carrier is set to provide a way
Read moreThe thirty-third Platinum Quarterly data set examines activity in the third quarter of 2022. It also includes an updated forecast for 2022 and a first forecast
Read moreSeventy years ago, aviation history was made when the world’s first passenger jet liner completed its maiden flight from London
Read moreJubilee successfully completed its capitalisation and expansion programme and delivered on its targeted production for PGM (41 586 ounces), chrome
Read moreWorld Platinum Investment Council in its Platinum Quarterly data set examines activity in the second quarter of 2022. It also includes an updated
Read moreThe acquisition of Bokoni Platinum Mine was completed by African Rainbow Minerals on 12 August 2022. The purchase consideration of
Read moreChina is the world’s largest consumer market for platinum group metals (PGMs), accounting for more than 30 per cent of
Read morePlatinum is key to proton exchange membrane (PEM) electrolysers which, when powered with renewable energy, generate ‘green’ hydrogen. Zero emissions
Read morePlatinum-based, proton exchange membrane (PEM) hydrogen fuel cells provide zero emissions electric mobility in fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs). When
Read moreToday, PtL is produced at a relatively high cost and on a low scale. This is expected to change as
Read morePre-pandemic, in 2019, the annual number of flights globally reached an all-time high of 38.9 million and, in the UK
Read moreUnprecedented events in Q1’22 had a huge impact on both the supply of and demand for platinum, adding a layer
Read more“At the start of Q1’22, most regions were at various stages of a post-COVID economic recovery. However, Russia’s invasion of
Read moreLooking at platinum in 2022, mine supply challenges are expected to continue but the availability of scrapped vehicles for recycling
Read moreTotal platinum demand fell 10% (-168 koz) quarter-on-quarter in Q1’22, with strong automotive demand offset by an expected decline in
Read moreGreen hydrogen is a zero-emissions, sustainable fuel made by using renewable energy – primarily wind and solar – to power
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