Is this a new era for platinum? Its miners think so

Since the decline of gold production in the 1990s, platinum has become South Africa’s most valuable strategic metal, and among its most important economically. Of critical raw materials identified by the OECD in a recent report, South Africa has rare global domination. It controls 70% of platinum production, one of only three nations to have command over a single metal …

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Why the Precious Metals Breakout Has Not Re-Rated PGE Developers

Introduction The 2024 to 2025 precious metals cycle produced price moves that stand apart from prior bull markets in their breadth. Platinum surged past an all-time high of $2,700 per ounce before closing around $2,000 per ounce. Palladium passed $2,000 per ounce before settling at approximately $1,700 per ounce. Gold passed $5,000 per ounce and closed at approximately $4,600 per …

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Platinum vs palladium: Which metal could deliver bigger returns right now?

Platinum vs palladium investment guide 2026: Platinum and palladium don’t attract the same attention as gold and silver, but their importance in the global economy is hard to ignore. Both metals are deeply tied to industrial demand, especially in catalytic converters used in gas and diesel-powered vehicles, as per a report. They also play roles in electronics and are increasingly …

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Platinum Prices Surge 30% in First Quarter of 2026 Amid Supply Deficits

Platinum has experienced a significant price increase of 30% during the first quarter of 2026, continuing a trend of market strength that began last year. This rally is attributed to persistent supply deficits affecting the precious metal market, according to commodity price data from the World Bank published in April. The sustained price elevation presents opportunities for mining operations to …

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Bullish BlackRock tops up stakes in PGM miners

Sibanye-Stillwater attracts the latest bout of buying by the world’s biggest asset manager. BlackRock, the world’s largest asset manager, has steadily increased its exposure to miners of platinum group metals (PGMs) in recent weeks as institutional investors feast on the sector’s wave of optimism. Sibanye-Stillwater on Wednesday said the US-based fund manager had increased its stake to just more than …

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Palladium Breakout Imminent? 5 Chart Patterns Aligning Now

As Palladium’s price plunges by 6.77%, the market is abuzz with speculation. Is this precious metal teetering on the edge of a breakout or a breakdown? Smart investors are using AI-powered analysis tools to spot these patterns early, and Palladium’s current setup could be the opportunity of the year. In today’s volatile market, every swing in Palladium’s price could mean substantial gains—or …

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Rhodium, World’s Most Expensive Metal, Found in Colombia

Rhodium, the world’s most expensive metal, is found in Colombia, although in small quantities, mainly in the department of Choco. Credit: Rhagchem / CC BY-SA 4.0 View: Source Rhodium, the most expensive metal in the world, is found, albeit in small quantities, in Colombia. The price of this mineral on the international market at the end of 2023 reached US$28,775 per ounce (just over …

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Surging demand for scarce platinum set to outstrip supply again in 2026

View: Source Platinum is classified as a critical mineral in many countries around the world. As 2026 kicked off with the Trump administration’s intervention in Venezuela, we can say with confidence that heightened geopolitical uncertainty is likely to continue to drive investors towards hard assets and precious metals in particular. This is a continuation of a theme which drove a significant precious metal price …

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Why is platinum suddenly so expensive, and what does it mean for buyers?

View: Source Supply shortages, trade fears and China demand push platinum to record highs. Platinum surged to a fresh all-time high above $2,300 an ounce Wednesday, trading at $2,331.30 by 6:09 am GMT on tight global supplies, elevated borrowing costs and tariff hedging. The metal climbed for a 10th straight session, its longest streak since 2017, and has rocketed over 150% …

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