Precious Metal Products Division - Research & Development

Research and development in the Precious Metal Products Division encompasses a number of different product areas. The division’s platinum group metal (pgm) fabrication business (Noble Metals) continues to support R&D to optimise catalyst systems for the abatement of nitrous oxide, a powerful greenhouse gas listed under the Kyoto Protocol. We have already established a leading share of this new market and this work will further enhance our position. Our Colour Technologies business continues to focus on the development of more environmentally friendly products for use in colours and stains, and on the invention of superior enamels and conductive materials for the automotive industry. Research in our pgm and gold refining businesses continues to target improved refinery processes to yield shorter lead times and reduced metal holdings.

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