1 Dec 2011
Regulatory Change for Palladium in United States
The U.S. Mint canceled its study to explore producing a palladium bullion coin in December 2011 due to procurement issues.
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Palladium
Palladium
Palladium
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Palladium Semi
Palladium is a silvery-white precious metal with excellent catalytic properties and corrosion resistance, primarily used in industrial applications such as catalytic converters and fuel cells.
Palladium is a silvery-white precious metal with excellent catalytic properties and corrosion resistance, primarily used in industrial applications such as catalytic converters and fuel cells.
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Palladium Metal
Palladium is a precious metal primarily used in catalytic converters, electronics, dental equipment, and jewelry, extracted from mined ores like platinum group metals and nickel ores.
Palladium is a precious metal primarily used in catalytic converters, electronics, dental equipment, and jewelry, extracted from mined ores like platinum group metals and nickel ores.
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Relevant Events
1 Jan 2011
Mine Opening for Palladium in Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe's Unki Mine was commissioned in January 2011, marking its first full year of production.
1 Jan 2011
Other for Palladium in United States
SMC entered a 3‑year supply agreement with General Motors in January 2011 to deliver fixed quantities of palladium.
2011
Other for Palladium in United States
SMC had pending 1‑year palladium and platinum supply agreements with Johnson Matthey plc and Ford Motor Co. in 2011.
1 Jul 2010
Strike for Palladium in Canada
Vale Inco Ltd. ended a year‑long strike in July 2010, resuming production of palladium and platinum.
1 Apr 2010
Mine Restart for Palladium in Canada
North American Palladium Ltd. reopened its Lac des Isles Mine after a period of care-and-maintenance.
Oct 2008
Mine Closure for Palladium in Canada
North American Palladium's Lac des Isles Mine was placed on care-and-maintenance status in October 2008, suspending production.
Dec 2004
Processing Expansion for Palladium in United States
Stillwater entered a supply contract in late 2004 that boosted secondary recovery of palladium to 1,650 kg.
Dec 2004
Processing Expansion for Palladium in United States
Total secondary recovery of PGMs increased to 5,130 kg in 2004, with 1,650 kg palladium recovered.
2004
Processing Expansion for Palladium in Canada
North American Palladium installed an additional secondary crusher to increase ore throughput, potentially doubling palladium output by 2006.
1 Dec 2002
Regulatory Change for Palladium in Russia
Norilsk Nickel continued its moratorium on spot sales of palladium, limiting market supply.
1 Aug 1997
Regulatory Change for Palladium in United States
Revised FY 1998 Annual Materials Plan proposed sale of 9,331 kg of palladium from the National Defense Stockpile.
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