Platinum, palladium extend losses as Bank of America maintains bullish year-end price outlook

While most investors have been focused on gold's recent breakdown, there has been a broad-based sell-off in the precious metals complex, with platinum group metals feeling the brunt of the sell-off.

Kitco • Jun 9, 2026

How China's Rare Earths Dominance Reshapes Defense Strategy

The global push, particularly in Western nations, towards advanced technology in the defense sector is amplifying the realization that critical supply chains run through China. For defense strategists, this reliance becomes a roadblock on the path to critical mineral independence.

ETF Trends • Jun 4, 2026

Platinum price supported by a three-month supply of above-ground stock

Despite renewed momentum at the start of the month, the platinum market continues to struggle within its broader range, with prices at the start of London's historic platinum week back below $2,000 an ounce.

Kitco • May 18, 2026

Why Invest in Rare Earths? Consider These Three Use Cases

In recent months, there has been a lot of discussion about the importance of amplifying the domestic production and supply chains for rare earths in the United States. Given that China maintains a significant hold over the global market, the U.S. looking to increase its own rare earths presence makes a good deal of sense.

ETF Trends • Apr 20, 2026

SPPP: Not Sure About PGMs, And Certainly Not About Physical Trusts

The Sprott Physical Platinum and Palladium Trust offers direct PGM exposure but faces high management fees and geopolitical-driven price volatility. I prefer exposure through miners like Valterra, which offer operational value-add, dividends, and compounding potential versus SPPP's static physical holdings. PGM demand is heavily tied to catalytic converters; market surplus risk looms as EV adoption and geopolitical effects on rates and leveraged overall car purchases persist.

Seeking Alpha • Apr 10, 2026

As Oil Prices Struggle, Keep an Eye on Uranium

Key Takeaways While energy investments of all kinds have struggled amid conflict in the Middle East, uranium might offer a compelling long-term opportunity. Sprott Asset Management CEO John Ciampaglia noted that uranium's fundamentals remain sound, and that it remains far harder to substitute or replace than other metals investors tend to allocate towards.

ETF Trends • Apr 6, 2026

Structural Silver Deficit: Navigate Volatility With a Dual-Asset Approach

Silver is entering its sixth consecutive year of a structural supply deficit, as global production fails to keep pace with the massive demand required for the clean energy transition and AI infrastructure.

ETF Trends • Mar 31, 2026

Platinum market set for fourth consecutive annual deficit as tight supply supports investment case

The global platinum market is expected to remain in deficit for a fourth consecutive year in 2026, although the shortfall will narrow significantly from the historic levels seen last year, according to the World Platinum Investment Council's latest Platinum Quarterly.

Kitco • Mar 4, 2026

As Prices Dip, Strike While the Iron (and Gold) Is Hot

Despite falling below $5,000 recently, it could be an opportune time to strike and purchase the dip in gold prices. Fundamental demand drivers could continue to push the precious metal higher through the rest of the year.

ETF Trends • Feb 23, 2026

Platinum poised for strong 2026 as supply constraints offset EV headwinds

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Kitco • Jan 2, 2026