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The Bushveld Igneous Complex: Where Platinum Comes From

Most of the world’s platinum comes from a geological formation known as the Bushveld Igneous Complex. Learn more about it by reading our blog.

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How Platinum Improves OLED Technology

How Platinum Improves OLED Technology

Scientists have found a way to use platinum to improve OLED lighting technology. Learn how it works by reading this blog post.

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Platinum-Based Cancer Treatments

Platinum-Based Cancer Treatments

Platinum-based antineoplastic drugs have been used to treat cancer for more than 50 years. Learn how platinum is used in cancer treatments in this blog post.

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Precious Metals in Jewelry Making Part 4: Platinum Group Metals (PGMs)

Precious Metals in Jewelry Making Part 4: Platinum Group Metals (PGMs)

Platinum was once ignored in favor of silver, but now it’s one of the most valuable precious metals. This post explains platinum’s use in jewelry making.

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How a Trillion-Dollar Platinum Coin Would Work

How a Trillion-Dollar Platinum Coin Would Work

It was proposed that a $1 trillion platinum coin could have solved the debt ceiling crisis from earlier this year. Here’s how that crazy idea would’ve worked.

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Platinum Prices on the Rise

Platinum Prices on the Rise

Platinum prices shot up $57 in 24 hours between Aug. 16 and 17, 2012. That’s a significant increase. Could this be the start of a pricing trend?

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