Supply and demand developments in the platinum market
The geopolitical upheavals and supply chain disruptions in the first quarter of 2022 materially reduced both platinum supply and demand
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IRS benefited by higher deliveries from third parties
Quarter ended 31 March 2022, Impala Refining Services’ concentrate receipts were positively impacted by higher deliveries from third parties, which
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Platinum use in battery electric vehicles is on the horizon
Automotive use of platinum is well established; platinum-based autocatalysts have been the single largest segment of platinum demand for decades.
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Tharisa: Stable mining and PGM output as Vulcan Plant comes online
Tharisa, the platinum group metals (PGMs) and chrome co-producer dual-listed on the Johannesburg and London stock exchanges, announces production and
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Tharisa appoints Bernard Pryor as managing director of Karo Mining
Paphos, Cyprus – Tharisa, the platinum group metals (PGMs) and chrome co-producer listed on the Johannesburg and London stock exchanges,
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Implats acquires further shares in Royal Bafokeng Platinum
Implats has concluded agreements to acquire a further 2,165,000 RBPlat Shares constituting approximately 0.75% of the RBPlat Shares in issue
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The WPIC excludes Putin’s war in its platinum forecast
World Platinum Investment Council today said platinum surplus of 1,232 koz in 2021 was forecast to reduce by 47% in
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Sibanye-Stillwater recycling PGM production declined by 10%
3E PGM recycled production for 2021 declined by 10% to 755,148 3Eoz due to a reduction in concentrate feed from
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Platinum: hydrogen fuel cell buses are developing rapidly
According to the International Energy Agency Advanced Fuel Cells Technology Collaboration Programme, 5,648 hydrogen fuel cell buses were in deployment
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Implats to restore operational momentum at Rustenburg and Canada
For the six months ended 31 December 2021, it was a challenging period for Implats. The financial consequences of a
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As Russia invades, some commodities will benefit more than others
Additionally to oil, Russia is also a key supplier of several strategic commodities, all of which should benefit from heightened
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Platinum loadings and platinum substitution for palladium could be higher than estimated
One of the unexplained phenomena of recent times has been China’s net platinum imports consistently exceeding the country’s identifiable demand,
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Total platinum production for 2022 is forecast to increase by 1%
In 2022, total supply is forecast to increase by 1% (+121 koz) year-on-year to 8,235 koz. Mine supply is expected
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Total platinum demand in 2021 is expected to contract by 5%
The global economy continues to recover despite COVID-19 flare-ups, with the IMF projecting a growth rate of 5.9% in 2021.
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Anglo American Platinum sells its interest in Bokoni Mine
Anglo American Platinum announces that Bokoni Platinum Holdings has entered into a Sales and Purchase Agreement to dispose of its
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Implats acquires further shares in Royal Bafokeng Platinum
Implats refers to the announcement of 29 November 2021 of Implats’ firm intention to make a general offer (Offer) to
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Platinum: Strong Q3 2021 refined production
Total mining supply in Q3 was significantly above typical levels and historic averages due mainly to limited mining operational disruptions
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Q3 platinum 2021 surplus of 592koz reflects significant ETF disinvestment
Before reviewing the third quarter supply and demand it is important to note that investment demand in Q3’20 was extraordinary.
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Platinum markets head for surplus in 2022, while palladium in deficit
MOSCOW – Nornickel, the world’s largest producer of palladium and high-grade nickel, today presented the eighth review of the nickel
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Platinum supply and demand 2021 update and 2022 forecast
For 2021 total platinum supply is now forecast to rise 19% year-on-year to 8,114 koz, still below the 2019 level
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Platinum demand continued the steady year-on-year in Q3 2021
Platinum demand for the total of automotive, jewellery and industrial applications in the third quarter of 2021 continued the steady
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COP26 strengthens the case for platinum-based hydrogen
The 2021 Glasgow Climate Pact, agreed by nearly 200 participating countries in the closing stages of COP26, is a global
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Developments in Canada emphasise its commitment to platinum
TD Securities, a subsidiary of Canada’s The Toronto-Dominion Bank, has recently launched platinum bullion products to add to its precious
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Impala Platinum reports on its mining operations
Milled production at Impala Rustenburg decreased by 12% to 2.59 million tonnes. This was partially offset by higher milled grade,
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ARM Platinum headline earnings increase to R4.7bn in F2021
ARM Platinum headline earnings increased by R3 524 million to R4 666 million in F2021 (F2020: R1 142 million), positively
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Processed backlog boosts platinum supply recovery
The World Platinum Investment Council (WPIC) in its Platinum Quarterly for the second quarter of 2021, says “Despite global demand
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Implats achieves record financial results, driven by higher sales
Implats harnessed the benefit of improved operational momentum and record-rand pricing for its primary products to deliver stellar results for
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Platinum is not just a catalyst
The PGM metal of Platinum has a unique combination of physical and chemical properties, which is why it is used
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Platinum demand slumps to 7-month low
Platinum plunged to a seven-month low as the spread of the coronavirus dents the outlook for industrial commodities, while a
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PLATINUM DEMAND: green hydrogen has significant growth potential
Understanding the dynamics of platinum demand is essential to understanding the investment case for platinum, which is based on an
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