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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Platinum-based hydrogen technologies showcased at Tokyo 2020
Japan is committed to achieving net zero by 2050, with a recently-announced ¥2 trillion (US$18.2 billion) government spending package created
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Platinum: Fuel cell trucks will go the distance
Organisations across the value chain are working to reduce technological barriers and improve the viability of vehicles with fuel cell
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2021 platinum market is expected to move back into surplus
PGM supply and demand fell in 2020, reflecting Covid-related impacts on the automotive, industrial and jewellery sectors, and disruption to
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Platinum shows small deficit amid strong demand
For the fourth consecutive quarter, platinum posted a small deficit in Q1 2021 (-19 koz), as strong industrial, automotive and
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Sibanye Stillwater US PGM production 9% higher amid lower grades
Mined 2E PGM production for Q1 2021 of 154,350 2Eoz was 9% higher than for Q1 2020. Mined production from
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Impala Rustenburg’s tonnes milled during last quarter up by 6%
Impala Rustenburg’s tonnes milled during the quarter ended 31 March 2021 increased by 6% to 2.51 million tonnes, compared to
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PLATINUM LOADINGS
Usage of platinum in vehicle emissions control systems is increasing as rigorous new regulations kick in. This year, automotive demand
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Fuel cell: built for speed
Specialist vehicles like racing cars and ambulances can benefit from the advantages of zero-emissions platinum-based fuel cell electric propulsion. Annual
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Jubilee Metals’ PGM operations in SA deliver strong performance
The PGM operations delivered a strong performance during the period with revenue up 125 % to ZAR 776 million when
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Eastern Platinum: retreatment project operations improve significantly
Eastplats has reported that the availability of the Retreatment Project as a 24-hour continuous operation (including chrome recovery plant, deposition
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Eastern Platinum reports on PGM upgrades and continued production
VANCOUVER, British Columbia – Eastern Platinum has reported the completion of all the reconfiguring and optimization of the small-scale PGM
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2021 outlook for platinum recycling remains buoyant
This year, the recovery of platinum from spent autocatalysts is forecast to recover most of the losses sustained in 2020,
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South Africa to lead platinum production recovery in 2021
At the time of writing 269 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines have been administered and the IMF forecast global economic
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