Energy crisis upsets platinum market
Article Abstract:
The major energy problems faced in South Africa has led to reduced production of platinum, hence leading to a tremendous increase in its prices. There is the need to develop new recycling processes, as the metal is used worldwide in several important applications.
Publisher: Macmillan Publishing Ltd.
Publication Name: Nature
Subject: Zoology and wildlife conservation
ISSN: 0028-0836
Year: 2008
Market information - general, Primary nonferrous metals, not elsewhere classified, Primary Smelting and Refining of Nonferrous Metal (except Copper and Aluminum), Commodity & service prices, South Africa, Platinum, METAL MINING, Economic aspects, Prices and rates, Supply and demand, Environmental aspects, Precious metals industry, Company pricing policy, Energy shortages
Publication Name: Nature
Subject: Zoology and wildlife conservation
ISSN: 0028-0836
Year: 2008
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Worth its weight in platinum
Article Abstract:
The article explains various measures taken by the chemical engineers to make maximum use of the catalytic performance of the minerals because of their increasing prices.
Publisher: Macmillan Publishing Ltd.
Publication Name: Nature
Subject: Zoology and wildlife conservation
ISSN: 0028-0836
Year: 2007
Science & research, Motor vehicle parts and accessories, All Other Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing, Blowers and fans, Air Purification Equipment Manufacturing, Catalytic Converters (Auto), Catalytic Gas Control Eqp, Research, Usage, Nanotechnology, Catalytic converters, Metal catalysts
Publication Name: Nature
Subject: Zoology and wildlife conservation
ISSN: 0028-0836
Year: 2007
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