Platinum’s rebound puzzles analysts
Platinum has bounced more than 30 percent since plunging to a five-year low of approximately $732 an ounce in October. This ascent is occurring despite the absence of physical buying from the...
View ArticleGM bankruptcy lends relief to platinum
Platinum prices, already on the positive track, got a boost this week from declining greenback and the announcement of GM’s Bankruptcy. GM’s bankruptcy is by no means a positive for platinum, as the...
View ArticlePlatinum: Good Prices Are Not Enough
Resource Investor.com reports that Johnson Matthey has published their 2010 interim review on Platinum- and have indicated positive forecasting for price, supply and demand- but the industry will not...
View ArticleJohnson Matthey releases Platinum 2011
Johnson Matthey (LON:JMAT) reports gross demand for platinum increased by 16% to 7.88 million ounces.Continue reading...
View ArticlePlatinum’s Supply and Demand Fundamentals in the Current Environment
Minweb reports an interview with Jonathan Butler from Johnson Matthey about the factors currently influencing supply and demand in the PGM sector.Continue reading...
View Article2011 Platinum Market Trends and 2012 Market Outlook
Platinum prices were volatile in 2011 and look set to continue that way in the early parts of 2012. Still, analysts have a positive outlook.Continue reading...
View ArticleIndustry Reports Project Platinum Surplus in 2012
According to recent reports there may be a surplus, but prices should rise above current levels.Continue reading...
View ArticlePlatinum Market Update (December 13, 2012)
A brief overview of platinum price developments, supply and demand and significant market movers.Continue reading...
View Article2012 Platinum Shortage Clocks in at 375,000 Ounces
Bloomberg reported that last year, platinum saw a shortage of 375,000 ounces, the biggest since 2002, largely due to strikes and work stoppages in South Africa, as per information in a report released...
View ArticleSouth Africa, Ballard, Amplats Join Forces on Fuel Cell Project
Johnson Matthey's Platinum Today reported that as part of its efforts to "improve on the uses of platinum," South Africa's government is going to partner with Ballard Power Systems Inc....
View ArticlePlatinum to Record Largest Deficit in 14 Years in 2013
Reuters reported that according to Johnson Matthey's Platinum 2013 Interim Review, this year platinum will hit its largest deficit since 1999 on the back of strong investment and industrial demand....
View ArticlePlatinum Set to Record Biggest Deficit Since 1999: Johnson Matthey
Johnson Matthey said in its Platinum 2013 Interim Review that platinum looks set to record a 605,000-ounce deficit this year.Continue reading...
View ArticleSouth Africa, China, Europe to Drive 2014 Platinum Deficit
International Business Times reported that in 2014, platinum supply and demand fundamentals will be primarily driven by South Africa, China and Europe. Circumstances in all three countries are expected...
View ArticleJohnson Matthey Sells Gold and Silver Refining Unit to Asahi
Johnson Matthey plc (LSE:JMAT) announced plans to sell its gold and silver refining business to Asahi Holdings Inc. (TSE:5857) for US$186 million. The transaction is expected to be completed by the end...
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