According to Johnson Matthey 2010 study of the Platinum group metals (PGM) has reported that demand of platinum is expected to fall in China and Japan. The study has recorded a fall of 39 percent in platinum demand. This is a contraction of 1.43 million ounces in gross demand of platinum in the auto sector last [...]
Continue reading "Platinum’s 19% Price Fall Between May 12 and 21"
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
Platinum showed extreme volatility in 2008, rising to an all-time high of $2,290 an ounce in March on the back of a power shortage in major producer South Africa, before falling to a five-year low of $732.50 in October.
Continue reading "Platinum’s future eludes analysts"
Tuesday, January 13, 2009
Platinum rebounded early in ’09, and came back into the four digits, the metal’s highest value in over 12 weeks. In 2008 the metal went on a wild ride, hitting a peak of $2,290 per ounce, and then came crashing down to a three digit value. Despite the metal starting the year on a good note, RBC capital markets has cut its platinum price forecast for the next two years.
Continue reading "Platinum rebounds despite poor fundamentals"
Tuesday, December 16, 2008
Platinum has shed 45 per cent of its value in just nine months. Last Friday the spot price of platinum hit a low of $812.75 per oz. Now, for this first time in 12 years gold has surpassed platinum in value.
Continue reading "Gold exceeds platinum in value"
Tuesday, November 4, 2008
Platinum, once prized with value due to its rarity, has become one of the worst performers of the precious metals. So far this year, the metal used as an auto catalyst has shed 46% of its value.
Continue reading "What is ahead for Platinum?"
Tuesday, October 21, 2008
Platinum was up on Monday, reversing some of last weeks huge losses. The metal used in the auto industry continued its rise on Tuesday, but later in the day experienced losses. Platinum’s rise from its 3 1/2 year low came as crude oil prices advanced, encouraging investors to buy commodities including precious metals.
Continue reading "Platinum’s rollercoaster ride"
Wednesday, October 15, 2008
Platinum prices advanced further Tuesday after surging oil prices boosted the precious metal’s appeal as a hedge against inflation. Overall weakness in the dollar, the recovery in equities and fresh optimism over the economic outlook sparked buying of commodities in earlier trade.
Continue reading "Battered platinum gets some relief"
Tuesday, September 30, 2008
Platinum plunged to a new low on Tuesday, dropping below $1000 an ounce for the first time since 2006. Platinum dropped $96.00, or 8.8%, to hit $994 on the London Metal Exchange. At its current price platinum is down 57% from its record high of $2301.50 hit on March 4th.
Continue reading "Analysts see light at the end of the tunnel for platinum"
Tuesday, September 16, 2008
Platinum is following the recent base metal trend, a round of selling, as fears about the health of the US economy were reignited by the Lehman Bankruptcy. Oil, base metals such as copper, European equities, and U.S. stock futures all slipped sharply on the news.
Continue reading "Economic woes hit platinum"
Tuesday, September 9, 2008
The continuing rise of the greenback coupled with auto industry woes has hit platinum where it hurts the most- market prices. These two factors are causing platinum to continue on a bearish trend.
Continue reading "Platinum continues bearish trend"
For upcoming platinum investing trade shows, see the following links: World Platinum Congress, Cambridgehouse, IIC, Chicago Resource Expo
PlatinumInvestingNews.com maintains a focus on Platinum exploration and investment opportunities. For broader Natural Resource Investing, see ResourceInvestingNews.com.
The Platinum Investing Glossary: This glossary covers investing in junior resource companies. For the experienced investor or the newbie, you should find everything you need here. If not, let us know and we’ll research and add what you’re looking for.
ResponsibleMiner.com is a new web site with a wiki for mining companies and suppliers can discuss best practices in the mining industry. Also, check for profiles of companies doing great things to improve mining best practices.
Friday, May 21, 2010