Platinum Group Metals
Precious metal for a green cleaner planet
Experts working for experts
At the core of SFA (Oxford)'s business is bespoke consulting. SFA has for over 20 years held a reputation as a platinum group metals industry authority. Our understanding of the dynamics of PGM supply and demand is unrivalled, having fostered relationships with its most significant players across the globe, working alongside each one in partnership to enrich its individual business case, independently and in complete confidence. We provide detailed, tailored assessments of strategic investment opportunities using our extensive industry knowledge to evaluate the impact of the challenges affecting the industry.
Enhancing client strategies with strategic insights
The team works confidentially, often augmenting business planning efforts and assisting with company strategy. Whether you are an OEM wanting to assess the impact of evolving automotive technologies on the market and metal prices, optimise PGM procurement and effectively manage price risk, a mining company scheduling shafts or reviewing labour requirements, an investor or miner evaluating projects, or a recycler or refiner aiming to extract more value from your business, or an investor seeking to quantify price risk, SFA has the expertise to offer confident and independent direction for your strategic decision-making.
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Specialist advisers along the PGM value chain
Our team is a world-renowned authority on platinum group metals providing in-depth market intelligence for automotive, hydrogen, industrial, energy, and tomorrow's technologies, plus jewellery and investment trends.
Latest PGM news and insights
Stay up to date with all of the latest market news for the platinum group metals
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The autocatalyst and it's potted history
10 May 2024 | Daniel Croft
As autocatalyst recycling volumes have suffered a decline, Daniel Croft examines the current state-of-play of autocatalyst recycling, as part of SFA's annual publication The Platinum Standard.
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SFA's expert view on the palladium price spike
18 December 2023 | Dr Ralph Grimble
The palladium price surged last week due to a convergence of positive factors. The Fed acknowledged the peak in US inflation during its press conference, leading to a more dovish outlook for interest rates and a weaker US dollar, supporting commodity prices.
Stalling BEV market share and political shifts put the EU’s ICE vehicle ban at risk
17 June 2024 | SFA (Oxford) & Heraeus
Platinum catches a tailwind from stronger rand
21 May 2024 | SFA (Oxford) & Heraeus
Solar silver demand growth to moderate this year but still hit a new record
15 April 2024 | SFA (Oxford) & Heraeus
Palladium demand supported for longer after new US emissions law changes
25 March 2024 | SFA (Oxford) & Heraeus
Meet the PGM team
Trusted advice from a dedicated team of experts.
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Henk de Hoop
Chief Executive Officer
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Beresford Clarke
Managing Director: Technical & Research
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Dr Ralph Grimble
Operations Director
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Lee Hockey
Precious Metals Expert
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Dr Jenny Watts
Head of Clean Energy & Sustainability
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Jamie Underwood
Principal Consultant
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Rj Coetzee
Senior Market Analyst: Battery Materials and Technologies
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Adele Rouleau
ESG and Critical Minerals Lead
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Oksan Atilan
Consulting Automotive Analyst
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Alex Biddle
Senior Mining Analyst
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Dr Sandeep Kaler
Market Strategy Analyst
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Alexandre Toufic Zard
Analyst
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Daniel Croft
Commodity Analyst
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David Mobbs
Head of Marketing
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Joel Lacey
Sales and Marketing Specialist
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How can we help you?
SFA (Oxford) provides bespoke, independent intelligence on the strategic metal markets, specifically tailored to your needs. To find out more about what we can offer you, please contact us.