Economy, price depress platinum demand in '08
New York--Platinum experienced a series of downward trends in 2008, from declines in global supply and net demand to a nosedive in price, according to the just released "Platinum 2009" report by...
Johnson Matthey site gets facelift
New York—Johnson Matthey NY has revamped its Web site, JMNY.com, to help jewelers increase their platinum and palladium business.
Platinum demand remains resilient despite price
New York—Despite platinum's rising price, which averaged $1,304 per ounce last year—36 percent more than in 2006—retail sales and manufacturing volumes of platinum jewelry in 2007...
Platinum jewelry demand dips in '07
New York—Demand for new platinum from jewelry manufacturers will dip slightly in 2007, despite modest growth in platinum jewelry purchases in China and Europe, as will demand for new palladium,...
Johnson Matthey appoints new sales, marketing exec
New York—Mark Danks will replace B.J. Williams as the sales and marketing manager at Johnson Matthey New York.
Report: Rising platinum price reduces jewelry production
London—The rising price of platinum and an increase in recycled jewelry led to a decline in the volume of platinum jewelry produced in 2006, according to a new report from Johnson Matthey.
Platinum jewelry demand continues to fall
New York—Demand for platinum dropped in 2006 for the fourth consecutive year, according to Johnson Matthey's interim report, issued on Tuesday.
Boiler room
At refineries across America, it is as though somebody turned up the temperature in the oven both literally and figuratively, as employees log hours of overtime to meet customers' needs against the...
Palladium Alliance sponsors casting research
Billings, Mont.—The Palladium Alliance International (PAI) has contracted with the Research Institute for Precious Metals and Metals Chemistry (FEM) to research best practices for palladium...
Platinum price plunge brings chances, challenges
New York--Platinum has long been the high-end choice for bridal jewelry, but now that the $2,000-per-ounce prices that raised eyebrows this past summer have fallen back to earth, there are new...