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Platinum

FEATURED 

Platinum fourth quarter market review for 2022

March 17, 2023March 17, 2023 admin Platinum

During the fourth quarter 2022, the global economy surprised to the upside, remaining stronger than expected. Growth rates for the

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FEATURED 

2023 outlook: Platinum supply restricted by electricity shortages in SA

March 16, 2023March 15, 2023 admin Platinum

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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FEATURED 

Platinum market is forecast to move to a material deficit in 2023

March 14, 2023March 14, 2023 admin Platinum

After two years of significant surpluses the platinum market is forecast to move to a material deficit in 2023. The

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FEATURED 

Hydrogen to enable growth in platinum-based fuel cell electric vehicles

March 1, 2023March 1, 2023 admin hydrogen, Platinum

Air Liquide and TotalEnergies recently announced their decision to create a joint venture to develop a network of more than

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FEATURED 

Demand for platinum in 2023 to be the second strongest year on record

February 14, 2023February 13, 2023 admin Platinum

This year is forecast to be the second strongest year for industrial platinum demand on record, despite the challenging economic

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FEATURED 

2022: Gold and palladium winners silver and platinum lagged behind

February 2, 2023January 31, 2023 admin Gold, palladium, Platinum, Silver

Despite a strong start in the first quarter of 2022, last year proved to be a consolidation period for the

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FEATURED 

Fuel cell electric vehicle market buoying prospects for platinum

January 31, 2023January 30, 2023 admin hydrogen fuel cell, 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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FEATURED 

Platinum to play a significant role in the energy transition

December 23, 2022December 20, 2022 admin Platinum

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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FEATURED 

Platinum deficit of 303 koz forecast in 2023 as 2022 surplus reduces

December 20, 2022December 20, 2022 admin Platinum

The World Platinum Investment Council – WPIC® – today publishes its Platinum Quarterly for the third quarter of 2022, with

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News 

Platinum bar and coin demand poised to grow significantly

December 19, 2022December 18, 2022 admin Platinum

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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FEATURED 

Renewable energy is converted into hydrogen with platinum PEM electrolysers

December 6, 2022December 4, 2022 admin hydrogen, Platinum

According to a recent report the use of green hydrogen as an energy carrier is set to provide a way

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News 

Platinum surplus forecast for 2022 revised downwards to 804 koz

November 30, 2022November 28, 2022 admin Platinum

The 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

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FEATURED 

Platinum-based applications for aviation industry transitions to net zero

November 24, 2022November 21, 2022 admin Platinum

Seventy years ago, aviation history was made when the world’s first passenger jet liner completed its maiden flight from London

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Africa 

Jubilee Metals increases its revenue by 5.4% to US$186 million

November 3, 2022October 28, 2022 admin chrome concentrate, Copper, Platinum

Jubilee successfully completed its capitalisation and expansion programme and delivered on its targeted production for PGM (41 586 ounces), chrome

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FEATURED 

Green hydrogen to provide incentive for platinum sector

September 14, 2022September 8, 2022 admin hydrogen, Platinum

World Platinum Investment Council in its Platinum Quarterly data set examines activity in the second quarter of 2022. It also includes an updated

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Africa Precious Metals South Africa 

Bokoni Mine to employ mechanised mining methods

September 5, 2022September 4, 2022 admin African Rainbow Minerals, Platinum

The acquisition of Bokoni Platinum Mine was completed by African Rainbow Minerals on 12 August 2022. The purchase consideration of

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FEATURED 

China’s significance to the platinum market, now and in the future

August 31, 2022August 30, 2022 admin hydrogen, hydrogen fuel cell, Platinum

China is the world’s largest consumer market for platinum group metals (PGMs), accounting for more than 30 per cent of

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FEATURED 

Platinum’s use in PEM electrolysers to reduce global CO2 emissions

August 25, 2022August 23, 2022 admin Platinum

Platinum is key to proton exchange membrane (PEM) electrolysers which, when powered with renewable energy, generate ‘green’ hydrogen. Zero emissions

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FEATURED 

Demand for platinum-based powertrains to experience strong growth

August 24, 2022August 22, 2022 admin hydrogen, Platinum

Platinum-based, proton exchange membrane (PEM) hydrogen fuel cells provide zero emissions electric mobility in fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs). When

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FEATURED 

Green hydrogen 50-fold increase 

July 29, 2022July 31, 2022 admin hydrogen, Platinum

Today, PtL is produced at a relatively high cost and on a low scale. This is expected to change as

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FEATURED 

Green hydrogen produced uses platinum-based electrolysers

July 28, 2022July 26, 2022 admin hydrogen, Platinum

Pre-pandemic, in 2019, the annual number of flights globally reached an all-time high of 38.9 million and, in the UK

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FEATURED 

Events in Q1’22 had huge impact on supply and demand for platinum

July 19, 2022July 13, 2022 admin Platinum

Unprecedented events in Q1’22 had a huge impact on both the supply of and demand for platinum, adding a layer

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FEATURED 

Platinum supply to fall 5% in 2022, while demand to increase 2%

June 30, 2022June 27, 2022 admin Platinum

“At the start of Q1’22, most regions were at various stages of a post-COVID economic recovery. However, Russia’s invasion of

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FEATURED 

Forecast for platinum surplus trimmed

June 6, 2022June 1, 2022 admin Platinum

Looking at platinum in 2022, mine supply challenges are expected to continue but the availability of scrapped vehicles for recycling

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News Precious Metals 

Platinum surplus due to residual pandemic effects and Ukraine war

June 3, 2022June 1, 2022 admin Platinum

Total platinum demand fell 10% (-168 koz) quarter-on-quarter in Q1’22, with strong automotive demand offset by an expected decline in

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Precious Metals 

Green hydrogen to trigger significant platinum demand growth 

May 18, 2022May 17, 2022 admin Platinum

Green hydrogen is a zero-emissions, sustainable fuel made by using renewable energy – primarily wind and solar – to power

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Precious Metals 

Supply and demand developments in the platinum market

May 17, 2022May 16, 2022 admin Platinum

The geopolitical upheavals and supply chain disruptions in the first quarter of 2022 materially reduced both platinum supply and demand

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Africa Precious Metals South Africa 

IRS benefited by higher deliveries from third parties

May 10, 2022May 9, 2022 admin Impala Refining Services, PGM metals, Platinum

Quarter ended 31 March 2022, Impala Refining Services’ concentrate receipts were positively impacted by higher deliveries from third parties, which

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FEATURED 

Platinum use in battery electric vehicles is on the horizon

May 3, 2022May 2, 2022 admin Platinum

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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Africa Precious Metals 

Tharisa: Stable mining and PGM output as Vulcan Plant comes online

April 14, 2022April 13, 2022 admin PGM metals, Platinum, Tharisa plc

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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REFRACTORIES & FURNACES

Latest from refractories materials industry
Refractories/Insulation 

Latest from refractories materials industry

August 15, 2025August 11, 2025 admin

The refractory materials industry is experiencing a mix of challenges and innovations, particularly with a focus on sustainability and the

RHI Magnesita introduces new refractory solutions contract model
Refractories/Insulation 

RHI Magnesita introduces new refractory solutions contract model

August 14, 2025August 11, 2025 admin
Refratechnik celebrates its 75 anniversary
Refractories/Insulation 

Refratechnik celebrates its 75 anniversary

June 16, 2025June 12, 2025 admin
Design features of modern induction furnaces
Refractories/Insulation 

Design features of modern induction furnaces

January 21, 2025January 17, 2025 admin

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Shandong Zhongxin orders coupled pickling line and tandem cold mill
Product News 

Shandong Zhongxin orders coupled pickling line and tandem cold mill

September 4, 2025September 1, 2025 admin

Chinese steel producer Shandong Zhongxin has ordered a coupled pickling line and tandem cold mill (PLTCM) from Primetals Technologies for

ArcelorMittal to install six-stand cold-strip mill
Product News 

ArcelorMittal to install six-stand cold-strip mill

September 3, 2025September 1, 2025 admin
New Danieli Fröhling technologically advanced copper mill
Product News 

New Danieli Fröhling technologically advanced copper mill

September 2, 2025September 1, 2025 admin
Internal-combustion stove for Blast Furnace No.5 at Rourkela Steel
Product News 

Internal-combustion stove for Blast Furnace No.5 at Rourkela Steel

September 1, 2025September 1, 2025 admin
SMS: The steel-making minimill story
Product News 

SMS: The steel-making minimill story

August 25, 2025August 22, 2025 admin
HBIS Wuyang starts up world’s most powerful continuous caster
Product News 

HBIS Wuyang starts up world’s most powerful continuous caster

August 11, 2025August 7, 2025 admin
thyssenkrupp Steel start up slab caster and hot-strip mill in Duisburg
Product News 

thyssenkrupp Steel start up slab caster and hot-strip mill in Duisburg

August 8, 2025August 7, 2025 admin

SERVICES

Paul Wurth completes reline of ArcelorMittal blast furnaces
Services 

Paul Wurth completes reline of ArcelorMittal blast furnaces

January 12, 2022January 12, 2022 admin

Paul Wurth, part of SMS group, has completed its work relining the blast furnaces of ArcelorMittal’s Juiz de Fora steel

Maersk intends to form joint venture with Grindrod in South Africa
Services 

Maersk intends to form joint venture with Grindrod in South Africa

December 4, 2021December 3, 2021 admin
HBIS Wusteel signs maintenance contracts with Primetals
Services 

HBIS Wusteel signs maintenance contracts with Primetals

June 1, 2021May 31, 2021 admin
Shutdown services tailored to suit customers
Services World 

Shutdown services tailored to suit customers

March 3, 2021March 2, 2021 admin

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