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.
Latest PGM news and insights
Stay up to date with all of the latest market news for the platinum group metals
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.
A Post-Covid Autocatalyst Recycling Assessment
2 August 2024 | Beresford Clarke
SFA has released its latest ground-breaking study, which offers the most in-depth and unparalleled evaluation of the autocatalyst recycling market.
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.
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
Adele Rouleau
ESG and 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.