platinum
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Many common products, including plastics and detergents, rely on chemical reactions that depend on catalysts made from precious metals such as platinum.
From Science Daily
“Gold, silver and platinum have all started the year strongly, reflecting a mix of geopolitical hedging, financial flows and structural investment themes,” the head of Commodity Strategy adds.
It also has significant oil reserves, as well as gold, silver, emeralds, platinum and coal.
From BBC
It is also a major producer of gold, silver, emeralds, platinum and coal.
From BBC
The platinum refiner stands out from its European chemical peers struggling with oversupply dynamics as the market for platinum group metals remains tight, the analysts say.
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