Automakers turn to 'nanotechnology' as precious metal prices soar

Thursday , 26 Jun 2008
The world’s automotive manufacturers have gone well beyond the basic concept of PGM substitution, and are now looking to nanotechnology to reduce the use of precious metals.

Strange platinum rumblings

Wednesday , 25 Jun 2008
Has Anglo American CEO Cynthia Carroll lost the Zimbabwe plot, or is she squaring up for a battle of a completely different kind?

Anglo reviewing platinum project in Zim

Wednesday , 25 Jun 2008
Anglo American says it can’t give a firm answer on the future of the Unki platinum project yet as it is reviewing the “fluid” situation in the country.

CPM says millions of ounces of platinum, palladium held by investors

Tuesday , 24 Jun 2008
CPM Group says that the flood of money into the world has stimulated a large, seemingly sustainable increase for investment demand in commodities, especially PGMs.

Platmin having a blast in the Bushveld

Friday , 20 Jun 2008
Aim and TSX-listed Platmin’s Pilanesberg project is taking shape amidst the beautiful surroundings of the South African Bushveld and could be expanded onto neighbouring ground.

Wesizwe Platinum releases Eskom Contingencies report

Thursday , 19 Jun 2008
Wesizwe Platinum has released the results of an Eskom Contingencies report detailing possible strategies to cope with Eskom’s continuing power crisis.

Swiss platinum ETF grows 45% in volume in three months

Tuesday , 17 Jun 2008
Zurich Cantonal Bank's platinum ETF holdings have grown by 45% on concerns over South African platinum supply and a promising demand outlook.

The Russian palladium stockpile - do we need to worry?

Friday , 13 Jun 2008
Comments on the Russian palladium stockpile caused immediate movement in the market, but do these comments mean much in the scheme of things?

“Mixed” outlook for platinum, palladium in transport sectors

Thursday , 12 Jun 2008
The Fortis/VM Group’s new Materials in Transport research says demand for platinum and palladium varies in the short and long-term. Interestingly, the possibility of smaller catalytic converters in Europe will lead to lower use of both metals.

Room for Sylvania to manoeuvre in platinum

Monday , 09 Jun 2008
ASX and AIM-listed Sylvania Resources is talking to platinum players in South Africa with the view of making an acquisition. The company has an aggressive growth strategy planned for beyond 2010 when production from tailings drops off.

Implats needs power to add 600,000 platinum ounces

Wednesday , 04 Jun 2008
Impala Platinum has growth plans at various operations that will boost production from 2012 to 2018, but the company has yet to secure power to realise some of the projects.

Gold and platinum prices rise as dollar slides

Tuesday , 03 Jun 2008
With the dollar weakening again, the gold price has picked up a little, while platinum has rebounded back over the $2,000 mark. Other precious metals were stronger too.

Platinum demand to climb despite high oil price

Friday , 30 May 2008
Investec Asset Management expects platinum demand from autocatalysts still to increase this year as vehicle demand in the East surpasses a slowdown in the West.

The platinum supply equation - refrigeration key to ongoing supply levels

Friday , 23 May 2008
As platinum mines get deeper they need to refrigerate intake air to maintain reasonable working conditions and this requires a big increase in power – which may just not be available in the short to medium term.

Record oil and weak dollar push gold to one month highs. Platinum also strong.

Thursday , 22 May 2008
Dollar weakness and a spike in oil to over $130 meant a strong day for gold and platinum prices which are viewed as sustainable at at least current levels.

Platinum 2008: key trends for the year ahead

Wednesday , 21 May 2008
Jewellery scrap return becomes an important component of the market; so does second-hand goods.

Impala Platinum concerned on long term power supply and pricing

Wednesday , 21 May 2008
Impala Platinum CEO, David Brown, is concerned that the lack of a secure power supply in South Africa will seriously affect output.

Platinum vs. power. RBCCM looks to continuation of strong prices

Monday , 19 May 2008
In a benchmark report, RBCCM sees the prize metal staying above $2,000 an ounce for the medium term, and picks its winning platinum stocks.

Johnson Matthey expects big deficit in 2008 platinum market

Monday , 19 May 2008
Johnson Matthey, a world authority on platinum, forecasts platinum’s trading range for the next six months. Power problems in SA is expected to play a big role in supply.

Barclays forecasts tarnished outlook for silver, base metals less volatile

Monday , 19 May 2008
Barclays analysts say it is too early to determine the potential impacts of the massive Chinese earthquake on base metals supplies, suggesting that power shortages and logistical difficulties present a greater risk, but are wary on silver outlook.

Power issues predominate at platinum presentations

Saturday , 17 May 2008
The South African power situation and its likely effect over the next few years on new and existing platinum developments was the common issue noted by the speakers at RBCCM's first annual platinum conference in London.

Gold ends the week over $900 again - platinum strong too

Saturday , 17 May 2008
With the dollar falling, renewed strength is being seen in the gold market, while platinum strong in anticipation of bullish research report from Johnson Matthey.

A platinum basket?

Friday , 16 May 2008
A handful of larger listed platinum stocks have attracted strong buying interest in recent days.

Zimbabwe’s 1Q08 platinum output rises – and nickel surges

Wednesday , 14 May 2008
Despite the trials and tribulations affecting the Zimbabwean mining sector, first quarter 08 platinum output has risen and nickel has jumped 80.5 percent.

New Anglo Platinum CEO promises performance

Tuesday , 13 May 2008
Neville Nicolau, former chief operating officer of AngloGold Ashanti, talks about his plans for Anglo Plats.