Platinum for autocatalyst

The catalytic converter (autocatalyst) is the largest application of platinum group metals. Platinum, palladium and rhodium are coated onto a substrate housed in the exhaust system and act as catalysts to reduce levels of carbon monoxide, hydrocarbons and oxides of nitrogen to legislated levels.

Platinum for autocatalyst in the news

Questor share tip: Johnson Matthey shares are a hold after a good run

Shares in autocatalyst group Johnson Matthey are now at their highest level since before Lehman Brothers' collapse. They are now a hold on valuation grounds.

UPDATE 2-Sprott plans physically backed platinum, palladium fund

* Fund aimed at retail, institutional investors * Sprott's third physically traded investment fund (Updating with background, analysis throughout) NEW YORK, Jan 13 (Reuters) - Sprott Inc, theinvestment ...

Perfect Storm for Palladium Could Bode Well for Stillwater

Stillwater Mining’s series of new mine projects and expansions should spur PGM production. The company is opening two new areas for mining adjacent to its existing operations in the western United States, and both look to be attractive low-cost extension projects.

Sprott plans physically backed platinum, palladium fund

NEW YORK, Jan 14 — Sprott Inc, the investment company run by high-profile precious metal bull Eric Sprott, will launch a physically backed exchange-traded fund worth US$115 million (RM359.95 million) that will invest in physical platinum and palladium, according to a filing. Aimed at retail and institutional investors, the fund will make it easier ...