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Commodities, Energy and Sustainablity

Supporting participants with unique market insights

SFA (Oxford) is proud to play a key role in helping players across the value chain in Platinum Group Metals, Battery Metals and Materials, Green Hydrogen and Fuel Cells, Sustainability and ESG gain a greater understanding of the spheres of influence driving change in these key areas. Here you can discover our suite of market intelligence briefings, and uncover more about the unique metal markets enabling this global transition from research and development to commercialisation. SFA is closely tracking all of these areas for clients to assist their investment and portfolio strategies.

The Platinum Standard

The Platinum Standard comprises analytical articles on those issues we believe will set the PGM agenda for the years ahead and is released annually in May on the eve of London Platinum Week.

The Palladium Standard

The Palladium Standard comprises analytical articles on those issues we believe will set the PGM agenda for the years ahead and is released annually in September on the eve of New York Platinum Week.

The Hydrogen Metals Standard

The Hydrogen Metals Standard comprises analytical articles on those issues we believe will set the PGM green metals agenda for the years ahead and is released at our Green Metals and Hydrogen event.

Featured news

Visit us regularly for all the latest market news for Platinum Group Metals, Battery Metals and Materials, Green Hydrogen and Fuel Cells.

The greening of hydrogen

26 November 2021 | Jeremy Coombes

Discover SFA's Hydrogen Metals Standard examining the factors that will determine green hydrogen supply and its uses, including hydrogen's limitations and advantages, costs and alternative production methods.

Where next for palladium?

14 September 2021 | Stephen A. Forrest, Beresford Clarke

Read SFA's latest edition of The Palladium Standard which discusses current palladium market dynamics, price outlook, and feature articles from selected players, as well as our latest platinum and rhodium outlooks.

Rand strength could help lift the platinum price

31 January 2022 | SFA (Oxford) & Heraeus – Edition 2

Outlook 2022 – Markets normalising in 2022

24 January 2022 | SFA (Oxford) & Heraeus – Forecast

Iridium and ruthenium were the only winners in 2021

17 January 2022 | SFA (Oxford) & Heraeus – Edition 1

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Platinum Group Metals

Discover more about PGM supply, demand, recycling supporting the energy transition.

Battery Metals and Materials

Find out about the key battery metals lithium, nickel and cobalt for electric vehicles.

Green Hydrogen and Fuel Cells

Discover why green hydrogen and PGMs are critical to supporting climate change goals.

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Our commodity coverage

Discover more about PGMs and Battery Metal and Materials markets we closely follow.

Podcasts

Stay regularly informed with our latest multi-commodity market insights via our analyst podcast series.

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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.

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