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Metals & Minerals

Metals of the platinum group

The metals of the platinum group - platinum, palladium, rhodium, ruthenium, iridium and osmium - are among the rarest and most valuable raw materials in the world. They are characterized by exceptional catalysis properties, high corrosion resistance and temperature resistance and are indispensable in many key technologies.

We deliver what drives reactions

Whether in exhaust gas aftertreatment, in hydrogen systems, in fine chemicals or in the production of high-strength materials - platinum group metals (PGMs) enable processes that would be inconceivable without them.
Their high market value, limited reserves and geopolitically sensitive production structure make them critical elements of global value chains.

We ensure access to these specialty metals - pure, traceable and tailored to your needs.

PGMs in figures - 2024

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The most important producing countries for PGMs are South Africa (over 70 % of global production), Russia, Canada and Zimbabwe.

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Platinum and palladium are essential for catalytic converters, both in the automotive industry and in chemical reactors.

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Rhodium is one of the most expensive metals in the world - its demand is increasing with stricter emission standards.

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The German Commodities Group offers access to certified refineries and trading centers for PGMs in various purity and delivery forms.

Rare. Noble. Industry relevant.

We trade in platinum group metals in the form of ingots, granules, powder or as a component of alloys - individually tailored to industries such as automotive, chemicals, electronics, medical technology or precious metal processing.

Our customers: Automotive industry, chemicals, electronics, medical technology.

We deliver what is noble - and remains elementary.

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