A LASTING SYMBOL - 13 February 2019
Platinum is the precious metal most associated with love, however its cultural significance and symbolic associations extend beyond the romance of Valentine’s Day
60 Seconds in Platinum
Few people are currently aware of the full range of interesting and highly beneficial things that platinum does. To address this, we publish our brief 60 Seconds in Platinum articles up to four times per month.
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The Royal Mint – why choose platinum? - 6 February 2019
Chris Howard, Director of Bullion at The Royal Mint, outlines the successful addition of platinum to its precious metals offering for investors, in partnership with The World Platinum Investment Council. Results have so far exceeded his expectations, with more than 30,000 oz of platinum sales in 2018.
X-RAY VISION - 30 January 2019
Innovation in the treatment of patients with neurovascular conditions is harnessing platinum’s radiopacity – clear visibility in X-rays
– allowing doctors greater precision and achieving better outcomes
SENSORY PERCEPTION - 23 January 2019
Platinum-based sensors have widespread applications, improving our personal safety, enhancing the functionality of equipment and processes, as well as paving the way for future technologies
TO BOLDLY GO - 16 January 2019
Platinum was part of the pioneering technology that paved the way for the first moon landings
TRANSFORMING LIVES THROUGH COCHLEAR IMPLANTS - 9 January 2019
Platinum plays a key role in modern cochlear implant technology, which has revolutionised the lives of patients
HIGH-OCTANE PERFORMER - 19 December 2018
The petrochemical industry relies on platinum catalysts to meet growing global demand for the higher-octane fuels needed by gasoline and gasoline-hybrid vehicles
PLATINUM’S CURATIVE BENEFITS - 12 December 2018
Speciality silicones are a growing business, and platinum’s catalytic properties are key to their formulation in a process known as ‘curing’
A DIAMOND’S BEST FRIEND - 5 December 2018
With Christmas approaching, it is worth remembering that investing in platinum jewellery has many benefits. It is also the precious metal most associated with love
FROM PHARMA TO FARMER - 21 November 2018
Platinum is used in many ways, from cancer treatments to improving crop yields, making a real difference to our lives on a daily basis