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Presents an overview of precious metals market in the United States. Key role played by the value of the dollar on gold's value in various currencies; Size of the gold market; Absence of central bank sales of silver; Outlook for platinum group metals.

The spot gold price slid during Asian trading hours on Wednesday May 10 on easing political tensions after the French and South Korea elections and with market players again focusing on the possibility of an interest rate hike by the US Federal Reserve. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Gold prices were in positive territory in London on the morning of Monday January 9, recovering slightly from last week's drop. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article focuses on the implications of possible discovery of nickel and platinum group metals (PGMs) in moon to lunar exploration. It presumes that discovery of metallic resources on the moon's crater Copernicus can encourage mining companies to team up with National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to conduct experimental mining. It discloses the possibility that private interests will conduct a mission to discover nickel-iron fragments and metal impactor fragments in the moon.

Reveals the findings of scientists with the U.S. Department of Energy's Brookhaven National Laboratory about the structure and reactivity of tiny particles of ruthenium which may lead to a more efficient catalyst for producing ammonia. Process involved in the production of ammonia; Reason for the rare use of ruthenium; Properties of ruthenium.

The article reports on the impact of negative macroeoconomic data on platinum prices. The launch of two U.S. platinum group metal exchange-traded funds have somewhat provoked investor interest but failed to prevent negative data from pushing down commodities across the board. Platinum for April 2010 delivery declined by 1.4% while palladium rose by 0.6%.

The article considers the possible effects of the growing trend toward greener automobiles to producers of the smallest metallic components-like platinum group metals (PGM) in the U.S. in 2009. The trend reportedly evolved from the bankruptcy filing by General Motors Corp. It discusses the market demand for palladium, which is used in the manufacturing of catalytic converters. Also noted are the possible effects of a shift toward diesel cars and electric cars.

This article reports on an increase in net income of Metalico Inc. in the second quarter of 2008. Metalico posted net income of 8.1 million U.S. dollars on revenue of 295.1 million U.S. dollars. The recycling and lead fabricating company attributed the increase to its involvement in recycling of platinum group metals. The company made a number of acquisitions in the metal recycling market.

Focuses on the plan of the United States Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) to evaluate a business strategy to electronically auction platinum group metals through FreeMarkets Incorporated. Implications of the strategy for bidding prices; Objectives of the online auction; Amount of palladium the DLA will sell for the year 2001.

Reports the plans of the New York Mercantile Exchange (NYMEX) to relocate the platinum and palladium futures contracts to the Commodity Exchange (COMEX) divisions. Information on the trading systems to be launch by COMEX; Reasons for the relocation; Advantage of the relocation.

The article discusses the outlook for platinum group metals (PGM) in the U.S. for 2009. Topics covered include the use of PGMs in automotive catalytic converters, the performance of the U.S. automobile industry in 2008 and 2009, and the expected demand for PGMs by automotive catalytic converter manufacturers.

The article reports on the supply-side response of platinum group metals (PGM) to declining prices and deteriorating automotive demand in the U.S. in 2009. Topics discussed include the 2008 global financial crisis and the collapse of the domestic automobile industry, the increased risk-aversion that forced investors to sell PGMs, and the decrease in platinum output to 6.28 million ounces in 2008.

The article reports on the potential impact of the decision of General Motors (GM) to file for bankruptcy in 2009 on Stillwater Mining Co. that supplies platinum and palladium to the U.S. automobile manufacturer. A platinum group metals (PGM) mine is being operated by the mining firm in Nye, Montana. According to Stillwater Mining spokesman John Beaudry, the company could be affected by the modification of its contract with GM. A loss of $11.6 million on revenue of $85.8 million was posted by the miner in the first quarter of the year.

The article reports that the principal demand for platinum group metals (PGMs) each year is provided by automotive catalytic converter manufacturers in the U.S. It is stated that the first-quarter seasonally adjusted annual rate of production is predicted to be in a range of 10.5 million to 11 million vehicles by Kim Korth, president of Grand Rapids, Michigan-based consultant IRN Inc.

The article announces that Bradford White was the first Platinum Sponsor of NetworkASA 2009 and that InSinkErator joined Kohler as a Silver Sponsor. With this, both are leaders in the industry who are dedicated to the growth and strength of the wholesale channel of distribution. Both companies have also supported the goals of the American Supply Association for many years, serving on boards and sharing resources.

The article reports on the release of the new versions of Cradle to Cradle (C2C) product certification program by McDonough Braungart Design Chemistry (MDBC) in the U.S. The two criteria for its C2C certifies an array of consumer and building products based on environmental philosophy. According to MDBC's Jay Bolus, the objective behind this new level is to show manufacturers that they are in the game however, there are something in the product which are not acceptable at Silver, Gold and Platinum levels. He added that Gold has become more achievable through a reduction in renewable energy requirements.

Several charts are presented which depict the American Metal Market guide for the pricing of several metals in the U.S. including gold and silver, platinum group and scrap metals, as well as the London Metal Exchange Ltd.

A list of price indexes of scrap metals, platinum group, tin and future markets in the U.S. which includes futures of scrap metals such as brass mill scrap, refiner's copper scrap and smelters' zinc scrap.

Focuses on the possible increase in palladium surplus in the U.S. for 2004. Details on the global supply of palladium in the market; Use of palladium in automobile catalysts and dental alloys; Reductions in the amount of precious metals.

Provides information on the performance of the platinum group metals market in the United States as of November 16, 2001. Prices of platinum and palladium; Decline in the price of rhodium.

Reports on the response of platinum group metals traders to speculation that Russia will increase palladium exports in 2002. Information on the declining demand for platinum group metals in the automobile industry in the United States; Price of aluminum per troy on November 2, 2001.

Forecasts the decline in the prices of platinum group metals in the United States in 2001. Factors affecting the trend; Implications.

Reports on the plan of the United States Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) to offer platinum group metals over the Internet beginning October 2001. Approval of the fiscal 2002 annual materials plan of the DLA; Prices for platinum and palladium.

Reports on the drop in platinum group metal prices in the United States in 2001. Concerns over Russian exports; Outlook of Ellen Zadoff, market research manager at Johnson Matthey Inc. on the prospects of platinum group metal prices.

Provides information on the prices of platinum group metals in the United States as of February 2, 2001. Prices of rhodium, palladium and platinum.

Looks at the prices of three types of metals in the United States as of October 13, 2000. Increase of platinum price; Increase of rhodium price; Price of palladium.

Reports on the effect of the legislation signed by acting Russian president Vladimir Putin for the resumption of platinum group metal exports. Effect of the legislation on platinum prices; Decrease in the prices of palladium; Statement issued by William O'Neill, senior futures strategist for New York-based Merrill Lynch Ltd.

Reports on the United States Defense Logistics Agency's sale of platinum group metals in October 1999. Value of the metals; Companies which purchased the material.