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.
Listen to the latest PGM podcast
SFA's PGM experts, Dr Jenny Watts and Alex Biddle discuss the latest challenges and opportunities, and their long-term implications, facing the PGM market.
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.
Latest PGM news and insights
Stay up to date with all of the latest market news for the platinum group metals
SFA's latest podcast: PGM markets out to 2040
11 November 2024
The latest SFA podcast episode examines how evolving trends in transportation and energy are reshaping the platinum group metals markets.
The squeeze is on: Managing the margins
10 September 2024 | Dr Ralph Grimble
PGM miners’ revenues have collapsed with the fall in palladium and rhodium prices. The little-mentioned chrome has become an important contributor.
Iridium’s outlook linked to hydrogen economy wariness
21 October 2024 | SFA (Oxford) & Heraeus
Chinese heavy-duty vehicle platinum demand could be ready for a rise
7 October 2024 | SFA (Oxford) & Heraeus
Where does the palladium market go from here?
23 September 2024 | SFA (Oxford) & Heraeus
The Chinese car market in 2024 – PHEVs, subsidies and palladium
19 August 2024 | SFA (Oxford) & Heraeus
Meet the PGM team
Trusted advice from a dedicated team of experts.
Henk de Hoop
Chief Executive Officer
Beresford Clarke
Managing Director: Technical & Research
Dr Ralph Grimble
Operations Director
Dr Jenny Watts
Head of Clean Energy & Sustainability
Jamie Underwood
Principal Consultant
Rj Coetzee
Senior Market Analyst: Battery Materials and Technologies
Ismet Soyocak
ESG & Critical Minerals Lead
Oksan Atilan
Consulting Automotive Analyst
Alex Biddle
Senior Mining Analyst
Dr Sandeep Kaler
Market Strategy Analyst
Daniel Croft
Commodity Analyst
David Mobbs
Head of Marketing
Joel Lacey
Sales and Marketing Specialist
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.