Palladium prices surge to record on concern for Russian exports

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Johnson Matthey PLC, a UK-based metals refining and trading firm, reported a shortfall of 210,000 troy ounces in the palladium market in 1997 even as demand rose to 21% from 1996, to 7.46 million ounces. Against this scenario, spot palladium prices climbed to $410 per troy ounce breaking through the previous record of $390 set in April 1998. The increase comes amid worries that exports of the precious metals will continue to dwindle until the second half of 1998. Russia, which produces 60% of the world's palladium, unloaded more than the usual shipments during the second half of 1997 but this was not able to address the imbalance.

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Reported a shortfall of 210,000 troy ounces in the palladium market in 1997 even as demand rose to 21% from 1996, to 7.46 mil

Author: Dragomanovich, Vanya, Shields, Samantha
Primary Smelting and Refining of Nonferrous Metal (except Copper and Aluminum), Palladium, Exports, Precious metal products, Johnson Matthey PLC, Article

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Russian art heads home

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Major sales of Russian art are set to start at auction houses in London, England. There is a surge in the Russian art market driven by Russians with great wealth. Antiquities, paintings, silver workings, porcelain and all manner of precious objects are to be sold.

Author: Studer, Margaret
Forecasts, trends, outlooks, London, England, Art industry, Art industries and trade, Industry forecasts, Art, Russian, Russian art

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Christies names Dolman CEO, replacing Davidge

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Edward Dolman has been appointed as the new chief executive officer (CEO) of Christies International. The 39-year old Dolman will replace Christopher Davidge as CEO.

Executive changes & profiles, Art Dealers, Auctioneers, Art Dealers, Officials and employees, Appointments, resignations and dismissals, Christie's International PLC, Davidge, Christopher M., Dolman, Edward

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Subjects list: Russia, United Kingdom, Auction firms
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