Investing in Platinum

Platinum is a precious metal with many uses. Because it is resistant to corrosion, it is often used in jewelry, and is more expensive than gold. The platinum group metals also have excellent catalytic properties, making them useful in automobile catalytic converters.

Anglo American (NASDAQ: AAUK) - Their Anglo Platinum subsidiary is the world's largest platinum producer, accounting for nearly 40% of global supply. They also mine, process, refine and market the other platinum group metals which include palladium, rhodium, ruthenium, iridium and osmium.

Impala Platinum (JNB: IMP) - http://www.implats.co.za/ - The second largest producer of platinum in the world.

North American Palladium (NYSE: PAL) - http://www.napalladium.com/

Stillwater Mining (NYSE: PWC) - http://www.stillwatermining.com/