Palladium
About Palladium
Palladium is a platinum group metal primarily used in gasoline engine catalytic converters, where it converts harmful exhaust emissions into less toxic substances. Russia and South Africa together account for the vast majority of global supply. Palladium prices have been highly volatile due to persistent supply deficits and geopolitical risks associated with Russian production.
Primary Uses
Top Producing Countries
Quick Facts
- Symbol
- Pd
- Atomic Number
- 46
- Category
- Platinum Group Metal
- Criticality Level
- High
- Supply Risk
- High
- Top Producer
- Russia
- USGS Critical List
- Listed
- EU CRM List
- Listed
Explore Palladium In Depth
Dive into detailed analysis across 11 key topics covering every aspect of the Palladium value chain.
Uses & Applications
Discover the primary industrial, technological, and commercial applications of Palladium across key sectors.
Supply Chain
Trace the Palladium supply chain from mine to market, including key intermediaries, processing hubs, and trade flows.
Mining & Processing
Learn how Palladium is extracted, concentrated, and processed into usable forms for downstream industries.
Refining & Grade Specs
Explore the refining methods, purity grades, and technical specifications that define Palladium products.
Recycling
Assess the recycling potential, current recovery rates, and circular economy opportunities for Palladium.
Substitutes
Evaluate possible substitutes and alternative materials that could reduce dependence on Palladium.
Investing
Understand the investment landscape for Palladium, including equities, ETFs, futures, and direct exposure strategies.
Price
Analyze Palladium pricing mechanisms, historical trends, benchmarks, and the factors that drive market volatility.
Companies
Identify the major miners, processors, and technology companies involved in the Palladium value chain.
Projects
Review the significant mining and processing projects shaping the future supply of Palladium worldwide.
Risks
Examine the supply risks, geopolitical vulnerabilities, and strategic concerns associated with Palladium.
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