Platinum demand in Q4-2020, was 18% higher than in Q4-2019
The precious metal deemand in Q4-20, was 18% (+299 koz) higher than in Q4-19. Automotive and jewellery demand reflected the
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Platinum production falls 18% in 2020
Global refined production fell 18% (-281 koz) year-on-year to 1,299 koz in the fourth quarter, primarily due to lower supply
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Demand for platinum outstrips constrained supply
Platinum posted a deficit in Q4 2020 of -170 koz, as strong demand in automotive, industrial and jewellery sectors and
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New applications for platinum as a catalyst
In the early decades of the nineteenth century scientist Sir Humphry Davy stumbled upon the phenomenon of heterogeneous catalytic oxidation
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Platinum swells to six-year high amid diminished supply
Platinum has been trading above $1,250 per troy ounce, and even touched the 6-year high of $1,302/oz in mid-February, as
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HYDROGEN: Growing market for platinum
It is now estimated that green hydrogen could supply up to 25 per cent of the world’s energy needs and
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Green hydrogen production accelerates with platinum electrolyser capacity
The World Platinum Investment Council says that green hydrogen has the potential to play a significant role in decarbonising the
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Platinum price outpaces palladium and gold as it reaches 6 years high
This week has seen platinum prices trading at their utmost level in more than six years amid improved industrial demand
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Silver to outperform other precious metals in 2021
After, precious metals had a spectacular year last year, and are geared for further gains in 2021. According to Reuters
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Quo Vadis Platinum? Short term forecast
In the context of the marked improvement in economic activity, analysts expect the last three months of 2020 to see
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Anglo American Platinum upgrades its operational guidance
As a result of the early rebuild completion of the ACP (Anglo Converter Plant) Phase A unit, the company upgraded
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Platinum investors benefited from bargain hunting in August
Global bar and coin demand rose by 78% (+42 koz) year-on-year during Q3’20 to 96 koz. This reflected gains in
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Platinum use in petroleum and chemical sector in Q3’20
Following two consecutive quarters of declining demand, platinum use in the petroleum sector improved slightly in Q3’20, though overall volumes
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Platinum for a fifth generation
JOHANNESBURG – The arrival of 5G – the fifth generation of cellular networks – is bringing new capabilities that will
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Oil refinery closures could see platinum returned to the market
As the number of coronavirus cases surges across Europe and the US, demand for refined petroleum products is taking another
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Very strong platinum investment demand set to continue
The investment case for platinum has become more compelling as 2020 has progressed, supporting strong gains in platinum investment, in
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Global refined platinum production fell 2%
The World Platinum Investment Council (WPIC) says global refined platinum production fell 2% (-37 koz) year-on-year to 1,493 koz in
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Platinum supply and demand recovered significantly in Q3 2020
According to the World Platinum Investment Council (WPIC), platinum supply and demand both recovered significantly in the third quarter of
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Amplats closes its converter plant amid more leaks
Anglo American Platinum has made the pre-emptive decision to close the Anglo Converter Plant (ACP) Phase B unit, following a
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Impala Platinum operations improved by 18%
Gross tonnes milled at Impala Platinum managed operations improved by 18% to 6.13 million tonnes during the quarter ending September
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Zimplats production remains relatively unaffected by pandemic
Zimplats, a member of the Implats group, continues to benefit from uninterrupted operation and remained relatively unaffected by the Covid-19
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Implats has delivered a strong start to FY2021
Impala Platinum Holdings, in its first quarter production report for the period 1 July 2020 to 30 September 2020, highlights
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Amplats’ refined PGM declines due to converter shutdown
Anglo American Platinum’s (Amplats) refined PGM production owned, for the third quarter 2020 decreased by 14% to 1,020,700 ounces (refined
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Amplats increases its full-year production guidance
Anglo American Platinum, in its PGM Production Report for the third quarter ending 30 September 2020, has reported that total
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Royal Bafokeng Platinum achieves record PGM production
Royal Bafokeng Platinum in its Quarterly Review And Production Report For The Period 1 July To 30 September 2020 says
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Jubilee delivers record production and financial performance
Jubilee Metals Group in its operational update for the first three months of H2 2020 (Q3 2020), says that Q3
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