Join SFA (Oxford) in the heart of New York Platinum Week for the return of our exclusive PGM event, sponsored by Heraeus. This special 2025 edition will spotlight the palladium market, exploring how shifting global dynamics, geopolitical tensions, and evolving automotive trends are shaping supply, demand, and investor sentiment in the year ahead. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain cutting-edge insights, forge strategic connections, and engage in timely discussions at one of the industry’s most anticipated events.

Note: Venue – Tuesday 16ᵗʰ September 2025, 10:00–12:00 EDT, 3 West Club, 3 West 51st Street, New York, NY 10019.

Expert Speakers 

Henk de Hoop
Chief Executive Officer, SFA (Oxford) 

Henk has an established track record as a top-ranked investment analyst and is widely recognised by SFA’s clients for pioneering the firm’s analytical coverage in the often opaque PGM recycling sector. He has played a key role in major capital raisings and M&A advisory for mining companies and brings authoritative insight into the interplay between PGM mining and the automotive industry.

Topic - Delves into the dynamics of the platinum, palladium, and rhodium markets, examining the latest trends and events and their impact on these markets.

Ben Davis
Owner Davis Recycling, Metal Recycling, Inc

Ben Davis is the owner of Davis Recycling, Metal Recycling, Inc., urban mining companies specializing in non-ferrous and precious metals recovery. Founded in 1998 in Arizona, his operations now span Johnson City, TN, and Shreveport, LA. Ben also leads the development of the Urban Miners apps, integrating app-based VIN mapping and electronic recycling, and he is building advanced shredding technologies to improve catalytic converter and precious metal recovery.

Topic - Current trends and outlook for the US autocatalyst recycling market.

Jicheng Jiang
Independent Expert in Automotive PGM

Jicheng Jiang has been engaged in the platinum group metals (PGMs) market for nearly 20 years and is currently an independent expert in the industry. He is well-versed in the applications of PGMs across China’s automotive, industrial, and jewellery sectors, as well as in the development of the PGM recycling market.

Topic - Detailed analysis on automotive PGM demand and recycling in China.

The Palladium Standard

Each attendee will receive the Palladium Standard, a 12-month review and preview with analysis of key issues shaping the PGM agenda.

Confirm your attendance

Capacity is limited — please confirm your attendance soon by emailing aclapton@sfa-oxford.com.