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Batteries of the Future May Contain PGMs and Be More Efficient

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Dec 24, 2020 Blog

Batteries of the Future May Contain PGMs and Be More Efficient

Lion Battery Technologies aims to make history by developing lithium-ion batteries that use platinum and palladium to enhance battery performance. The company was formed as a joint venture between Platinum Group Metals (TSX:PTM) and Anglo American Platinum...

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PGM-Based Fuel Cells: Applications for Industry

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Nov 26, 2020 Blog

PGM-Based Fuel Cells: Applications for Industry

How does fuel cell technology affect industry and Platinum Group Metals (PGMs) demand? Equipped with a 200 kilowatt fuel cell engine, the Mireo is a modular commuter train platform designed for speeds of up to 160 kilometers per hour (100 miles per hour)....

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The Emergence of Electric Vehicle Production in North America

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Oct 23, 2020 Blog

The Emergence of Electric Vehicle Production in North America

What does the push to domestic battery production mean for resource investors in battery metals? The heart of GM's strategy for electric vehicles is a modular propulsion system and a highly flexible, third-generation global EV platform powered by proprietary...

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Platinum Fundamentals and its Role for a Greener Future

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Oct 02, 2020 Blog

Platinum Fundamentals and its Role for a Greener Future

Platinum, best known for its use in jewelry, has a diverse range of utilities. This article is the third in a series of three focused on the fundamentals related to supply and demand of Platinum Group Metals (PGMs) including Palladium, Rhodium and Platinum....

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What is Rhodium and Why is it So Valuable?

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Sep 16, 2020 Blog

What is Rhodium and Why is it So Valuable?

Rhodium is an extremely rare precious metal. This article is the second in a series of three focused on fundamentals relating to the supply and demand of Platinum Group Metals (PGMs), including palladium, rhodium and platinum. If you are interested in...

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Will Palladium Continue its Golden Performance?

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Aug 15, 2020 Blog

Will Palladium Continue its Golden Performance?

Refined palladium bars. Palladium is not a well-known precious metal. Earlier this year, the price for palladium reached its all-time high, in excess of US $2800/Oz. Palladium is one of six Platinum Group Metals (PGMs), which are revered for their superior...

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Battery Electric versus Traditional Vehicles: How Do They Compare?

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Jun 18, 2020 Blog

Battery Electric versus Traditional Vehicles: How Do They Compare?

Be it by changing consumer preferences & values, government regulation, or a mixture of both, it is now widely accepted that electric vehicles will have an increasing role in transportation. Looking to purchase a new vehicle? This information piece...

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Investing in Junior Miners

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Dec 07, 2019 Blog

Investing in Junior Miners

The information provided herein aims to provide investors with a systematic approach to be applied when evaluating junior mining companies as an avenue for investment. The potential gains can be substantial, but it should also be mentioned that price...

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Lithium Supply – Hard Rock vs. Brine

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Oct 03, 2019 Blog

Lithium Supply – Hard Rock vs. Brine

You have probably heard about lithium a few times before and don’t know a whole lot about it, other than that the batteries you use typically have lithium inside them. The following information may surprise you and be enlightening as to how important...

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The Advantages and Purpose of Flow-Through Shares

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Aug 23, 2019 Blog

The Advantages and Purpose of Flow-Through Shares

This guide is intended as a general summary of the current legal requirements in connection with the private placement of securities or ‘flow-through shares’ issued by mineral exploration companies in Canada and is not legal or investment advice....

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