South Korea hydrogen technologies improve demand for platinum
At the end of last year, the South Korean government held its sixth Hydrogen Economy Committee meeting, announcing major policies
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Platinum
Global recycling of platinum declines 15% year-on-year
Global recycling of platinum declined 15% year-on-year (-65 koz) to 352 koz in Q3’23. This was driven by far weaker
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Platinum: Higher output from SA and Zimbabwe, declines in Russia and North America
Refined platinum supply edged 1% (+12 koz) higher year-on-year to 1,402 koz in Q3’23. This was primarily due to higher
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Platinum markets to remain in deficit, further depleting above ground stocks
Some themes that have characterised the past couple of years are expected to continue into 2024. Supply is expected to
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PGMs continue to expand as new applications are discovered
The recent announcement that a new ruthenium-based catalyst has been developed to reduce reliance on iridium in proton exchange membrane
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Platinum Quarterly forecasts deficit of 353 koz for 2024
Platinum Quarterly data set examines activity in the third quarter of 2023. It also includes a revised estimate for full-year 2023
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Automotive hydrogen to create demand for 5m ounces of PGMs
Johannesburg – The development of a green hydrogen economy in South Africa took an important step forward with the collaboration
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Interchangeability of platinum and palladium for growing hydrogen economy
Platinum is expected to transition into a supply deficit from 2023, with consecutive supply/demand shortfalls being sustained through to 2027
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PLATINUM: Gigawatt growth
Electrolyser capacity is ramping up as both production and deployment expand in response to growth in demand for green hydrogen.
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Regenx begins producing platinum and palladium at its plant in Tennessee
Regenx Tech, a technology company specializing in the recovery of precious metals from end of life materials, yesterday announced the
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Automotive demand for platinum to reach its highest level since 2017
A platinum deficit of over one million ounces is now forecast for 2023. Strong automotive demand growth is a key
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Platinum Market to reach record 1-million ounce deficit in 2023
The platinum market has been fairly dull through most of 2023 as prices trade in a broad $100 range between
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Tharisa updates on PGM and chrome markets
The pressure seen in the PGM market manifested itself in some unusual and often aggressive selling patterns, with renewed fears
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Hydrogen fuel cell vehicles improve sustainability of passenger transport
In a fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV) electrical power is produced by converting chemical energy to electrical energy using a
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World Platinum Investment Council forecasts record platinum market deficit
The latest data from the World Platinum Investment Council – WPIC® forecasts a record platinum market deficit of almost one
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Industrial demand for platinum in 2023 will be the strongest on record
Today we publish our thirty-fifth Platinum Quarterly data set, which examines activity in the first quarter of 2023. It also includes an
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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
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Ranking the five nations with the largest deposits of platinum ore
South Africa – South Africa is the world’s largest producer of platinum, and the Bushveld Complex in the country’s northeast
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Platinum-for-palladium substitution
Global vehicle production remains below pre-pandemic levels, yet platinum automotive demand is growing. In 2022, platinum automotive demand rose 12
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Refined platinum production in 2022 fell 11% with SA falling 15%
Refined mine production in 2022 fell 11% (-717 koz) year-on-year to 5,579 koz. While the release of around 400 koz
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Platinum fourth quarter market review for 2022
During the fourth quarter 2022, the global economy surprised to the upside, remaining stronger than expected. Growth rates for the
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2023 outlook: Platinum supply restricted by electricity shortages in SA
Whil The forecast deficit for 2023 (-556 koz) is deeper than projected in Q3’22 Platinum Quarterly, primarily on the identification
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Platinum market is forecast to move to a material deficit in 2023
After two years of significant surpluses the platinum market is forecast to move to a material deficit in 2023. The
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Hydrogen to enable growth in platinum-based fuel cell electric vehicles
Air Liquide and TotalEnergies recently announced their decision to create a joint venture to develop a network of more than
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Demand for platinum in 2023 to be the second strongest year on record
This year is forecast to be the second strongest year for industrial platinum demand on record, despite the challenging economic
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2022: Gold and palladium winners silver and platinum lagged behind
Despite a strong start in the first quarter of 2022, last year proved to be a consolidation period for the
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Fuel cell electric vehicle market buoying prospects for platinum
The fuel cell electric vehicle market is developing as manufacturers eye growth, buoying the prospects for related platinum demand Next
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Platinum to play a significant role in the energy transition
Platinum’s strategic and economic importance is underlined with the United Sates, European Union and China recognising its critical mineral status,
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Platinum deficit of 303 koz forecast in 2023 as 2022 surplus reduces
The World Platinum Investment Council – WPIC® – today publishes its Platinum Quarterly for the third quarter of 2022, with
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Platinum bar and coin demand poised to grow significantly
Platinum bar and coin demand is expected to jump 49 per cent in 2023, reaching a three-year high of 507
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