Platinum prices are not expected to rise in 2009, but as the economy perks up and automakers start selling cars again, platinum prices will rise. Before that happens, though, platinum could fall further. For full story, click here
Anglo American Plc rose 0.8 percent to $9. For full story, click here
Spot platinum quoted at $860.50/880.50 an ounce, slightly up from $853 late on the earlier session. The industrial precious metals have suffered more from the economic downturn than gold, with platinum and palladium, which are chiefly used in catalytic converters, both dropping significantly from their summer highs. For full story, click here
Lonmin, the world’s third-biggest platinum producer, said on Tuesday it will close some high-cost mines and cut costs to survive a market downturn, after posting a 19 percent rise in annual profit. For full story, click here
Platinum ended nearly 2 percent higher, lifted by bargain-hunting after a major producer announced mine closures. For full story, click here
Tuesday, January 27, 2009