Platinum Top Stories

What the ascent of hydrogen as a renewable resource means for platinum demand

The emerging global hydrogen supply chain is essentially “made of platinum,” says Bank of America Global Research commodities strategist Michael Widmer.

Henry Lazenby | August 25, 2023 | 10:22 am

Improving gold-nickel alloy may boost fuel cell development

AuNi nanoparticles have emerged as a promising non-platinum alternative in…

Staff Writer | August 24, 2023 | 6:06 am

New tech may boost development of lithium-CO2 batteries

Li-CO2 batteries are devices that are capable of storing energy…

Staff Writer | August 23, 2023 | 5:05 am

Talon Metals’ shares rise on news of high-grade nickel-copper and PGE results in Minnesota

The drilling was conducted in partnership with Columbia University under…

Staff Writer | August 21, 2023 | 10:10 am

Chromium may start replacing noble metals in cell phone screens

Chromium compounds may be able to replace osmium and ruthenium…

Staff Writer | August 20, 2023 | 7:11 am

Sibanye Stillwater sticks to currency hedging strategy

The world's biggest platinum miner said it constantly assesses the markets and considers its risk mitigation strategies accordingly.

Reuters | September 29, 2022 | 10:08 am

Researchers push for using metals to treat infections

Two dozen highly active metal compounds containing cobalt, nickel, rhodium, palladium, silver, europium, iridium, platinum, molybdenum and gold can be used to treat fungal infections.

Staff Writer | September 28, 2022 | 5:05 am

Wyloo renames Noront as ‘Ring of Fire Metals’ and resumes nickel exploration activity in Ontario

Noront's primary asset is the Eagle's Nest project, which has been billed by Wyloo as the largest high-grade nickel discovery in Canada since the Voisey’s Bay find in Labrador.

Staff Writer | September 27, 2022 | 10:33 am