Platinum today: Industrial and Medical Archive

Industrial and Medical Archive

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2008

Poniard gets cash injection for picoplatin tests 04th September 2008

LCD panels expected to recover in September 22nd August 2008
Ruthenium ions used in new gel 19th August 2008
Platinum using nanotubes to target tumours 18th August 2008
Ruthenium used in new cancer development 13th August 2008
Platinum catalyst used in new drying technology 11th August 2008
Platinum used in new silicone rubber compound 06th August 2008
Newspapers could recover waste platinum 05th August 2008

Dow Corning to showcase platinum coating 30th July 2008
Iridium complex advances development of pharmaceutical tester 25th July 2008
Platinum coil gives couples better chance of parenthood 23rd July 2008
New platinum based thin-film dye could make solar panels more efficient 14th July 2008

Scientists claim new option for colorectal cancer treatment 18th June 2008
Researchers show insight into palladium catalysts 16th June 2008
Palladium demand boost as MLCC producers expect strong Q2 04th June 2008
Platinum drug may have few side effects 02nd June 2008
Results of platinum-based chemo trials announced 02nd June 2008

Ruthenium used in new nanoparticles 21st May 2008
Memristor containing platinum to 'increase computer efficiency' 01st May 2008

Poniard announces Phase two data from picoplatin test 23rd April 2008
Platinum chip allows woman to see again 21st April 2008
New ruthenium glucometer launched 09th April 2008

Chemist honoured for simple drug and plastic production 26th March 2008
New surfactant helps water reactions 25th March 2008
Tiny wires may help to detect cancer 10th March 2008
Ruthenium: Increased efficiency of cross-metathesis reactions for hindered olefins 04th March 2008
Flat-panel glass holds reasons to be positive for Corning 03rd March 2008

Platinum most coil effective at preventing brain aneurysm recurrence 26th February 2008
'2007 successful year' for LCD panel makers 26th February 2008
Rhodium could speed up route to lactones 26th February 2008
Palladium and platinum detection kits licensed by Luminos 13th February 2008
Corning: LCD market to grow 12th February 2008
Aquarius announce profit increase despite energy crisis 07th February 2008

Q4 sees strong growth in LCD panels 30th January 2008
Platinum contained in new medical tool 29th January 2008
Picoplatin safety data published 28th January 2008
Rhodium catalyst used in new drug synthesis strategy 24th January 2008
Scientists develop palladium catalyst for selective partial hydrogenations 23rd January 2008
Platinum used in silicone gel for elastics 23rd January 2008
Greg Struble joins Stillwater Mining 17th January 2008
Palladium catalyst used in 'cheaper' method of making acrylic acid 08th January 2008
Efficiency of solar cells with platinum nanodots improved, says scientist 03rd January 2008
New cancer treatment with platinum-based drugs unveiled 02nd January 2008

2007

New anti-cancer platinum compound improves effectiveness by 80% 31st December 2007
Ruthenium used in MRAM memory element 20th December 2007
Platinum coils used in new aneurysm treatment 17th December 2007
Ruthenium enables aqueous Fischer-Tropsch 12th December 2007
Corning board approves investment for manufacturing facility 06th December 2007
Platinum nanowires 'could boost data transfer speed' 06th December 2007
Platinum nanoparticles boost flash memory, scientists claim 04th December 2007

Rhodium catalyst used in efficient O-silylation of alcohol with vinylsilane 27th November 2007
Platinum electrode helps create hydrogen from water 22nd November 2007
Taiwan firm receives Johnson Matthey hydrogen purifier 22nd November 2007
"Encouraging" results for platinum-based drug and brostallicin anti-tumour trials 22nd November 2007
Roche granted EU approval for capecitabine and platinum treatment 20th November 2007
Study shows gemcitabine and platinum-based drugs efficacy on pancreatic cancer 20th November 2007
Scientist claims to discover new reaction path in pgm catalysis 19th November 2007
Ruthenium catalyst used in novel carbon dioxide separation technique 19th November 2007
Platinum-based cancer drug structures uncovered, claim scientists 12th November 2007
Demand for ruthenium boosts profits at Brush Engineered Materials 09th November 2007
Excimer laser ablation for palladium patterning 06th November 2007
Rhodium and iridium compound used in heavy electron behavioural study 02nd November 2007
Palladium catalyst used in efficient green catalysis 01st November 2007

New palladium compound 'more resistant to corrosion' 31st October 2007
Copper transporter 'crucial in anti-tumour treatment with platinum-based drugs' 31st October 2007
Platinum helps power robotic 'muscles' 30th October 2007
Self-lubricating platinum-catalysed solid silicones unveiled 29th October 2007
Platinum used for cell exploration 29th October 2007
MIT occurs in ruthenium compound at 130 kelvin 26th October 2007
Palladium electrodes used in carbon nanotube radio 26th October 2007
New platinum-based drugs are 'advance in cancer treatment' 24th October 2007
Iron-platinum magnetic bubbles offer data-storage potential 23rd October 2007
Improved returns predicted for large-sized LCD panel manufacturers 23rd October 2007
US scientist produces efficient platinum nanodots for fuel cells 22nd October 2007
Platinum-cured hoses' efficacy improved, firm claims 17th October 2007
Rhodium catalyst used in aldehyde synthesis 16th October 2007
Sensitive iridium oxide nanosensors developed 16th October 2007
Ruthenium delivers carbon monoxide medication 15th October 2007
LCD panel firms face tough conditions 10th October 2007
Ruthenium pushes up resistor prices 09th October 2007
North American Scientific inks palladium seeds deal 08th October 2007
Palladium and gold-based nanodetergent developed 08th October 2007
Ruthenium compound used in measuring device 04th October 2007
Scientists unravel properties of ruthenium tris-bipyridine 04th October 2007
Platinum-based anti-cancer drugs efficacy improved 02nd October 2007
Rhodium catalyst enables easy tagging of natural products 01st October 2007

Platinum used in bottom-up nanotechnology 27th September 2007
New detection method improves palladium and platinum searches 24th September 2007
Ruthenium sandwich boosts catalysts 24th September 2007
Ruthenium catalyst in a membrane assisted, two vessel process 21st September 2007
Lucite's new palladium-catalysed MMA production technology 18th September 2007
Platinum particles used in nano bar codes 12th September 2007
Rhodium-plated masks are more durable 10th September 2007
Picoplatin results boost platinum cancer therapies 05th September 2007
Platinum nanodots developed for solar power 04th September 2007

Further trials for platinum polymer prodrug 20th August 2007
Dow Corning emulsion improves platinum catalyst efficiency 15th August 2007
Ruthenium catalyst improves amide creation 13th August 2007
Ruthenium boosts magnetic sensors' reliability 06th August 2007
Platinum-iridium electrodes awake man from coma 03rd August 2007

Johnson Matthey unveils new purifiers 31st July 2007
Scientists use platinum seed to control nanocrystals' shape 23rd July 2007
Palladium insert set for big future 19th July 2007
Platinum chromium alloy used in new stent 18th July 2007
Platinum used to create self-propelling nanoballs 17th July 2007
New LXI-compliant switching products developed with ruthenium and rhodium relays 17th July 2007
$100k grant for iridium catalyst research 12th July 2007
Aligent licenses tumour study system with platinum complex 12th July 2007
Durable platinum-cured silicon tubing developed for peristaltic pumps 12th July 2007
Silica-based scavengers developed for more efficient palladium recovery 10th July 2007
Flat panel displays set to exceed 07/08 projections by 6 per cent 06th July 2007
Platinum capped polyyne used in molecular wire shrink-wrapping 05th July 2007
Ruthenium resistor developed for portable heart attack treatment 03rd July 2007
Carbon nanotubes could improve platinum anti cancer drugs 03rd July 2007

Platinum surface used as catalyst in 'molecular surgery' 29th June 2007
Platinum/palladium catalyst wins top environmental award 27th June 2007
Platinum RTD boosts efficiency of flexible temperature sensor 27th June 2007
Palladium-clay catalyst proves effective 26th June 2007
Computer memory compression method developed with iron-platinum nanorods 25th June 2007
First flexible hydrogen sensors with palladium nanoparticles developed 25th June 2007
Researchers develop energy harvester using platinum electrode 22nd June 2007
Ruthenium demand slows in magnetic media 20th June 2007
Research team finds rhodium in nanowires promotes greater oxygen reactivity 18th June 2007
ThalesNano launches new reactor with palladium catalyst 15th June 2007
Ethanol produced inside rhodium coated nanotubes 12th June 2007
Grinding reactions 'better for environment' 08th June 2007
Student develops way of attacking cancer cells using platinum nanoparticles 08th June 2007
Johnson Matthey granted license for palladium sorbent technology 07th June 2007
Fully recoverable palladium catalyst developed 06th June 2007
Rhodium sensor advances detection of biomolecules 05th June 2007
Ruthenium layer cuts resistance in RF and analogue applications 05th June 2007
Platinum-based therapy boosts lung cancer survival 04th June 2007

Ruthenium dye 'photosynthesis' receives funding 30th May 2007
Benefits of platinum-based therapies explained 18th May 2007
Up to 45,000 epileptics treated with platinum electrode neuro-stimulation 15th May 2007
Platinum drugs aided by diabetes drug 08th May 2007
Platinum microcoil developed to facilitate treatment of complex aneurysms 08th May 2007
Oleds offer flat screen revolution 02nd May 2007
Vunani signals intent to become platinum player 01st May 2007

Wesizwe takes on 26% of WBJV 26th April 2007
Aquarius Platinum profits up 26th April 2007
Device with platinum electrodes used to treat degenerative eye condition 25th April 2007
Pyromet predicts five new PGM smelters in SA over next five years 25th April 2007
Iridium aids breakthrough with organic LEDs 20th April 2007
Ruthenium nanolamps developed 12th April 2007
US firm starts platinum coil treatment in aneurysm trials 03rd April 2007

Biomass-supported palladium catalyst reduces chemicals' damage to health 29th March 2007
MMI's ruthenium portfolio granted further patent protection 29th March 2007
PGMs grown on cotton production line 27th March 2007
Johnson Matthey agrees Macedonian autocatalyst plant 23rd March 2007
LCD forecast increased 19th March 2007
Scientists find new uses for palladium oxide 09th March 2007
Platinum nanoparticles could tackle diabetes 08th March 2007
Demand for LCD fuels annual profits for Corning 07th March 2007
Seagate predicts jump in storage demand 06th March 2007

Schott unveils LCD joint venture 26th February 2007
Smopex reduces metal removal time 23rd February 2007
Platinum helps develop tiny batteries 19th February 2007
Platinum drug moves step closer to public 19th February 2007
Platinum used in retinal implant 19th February 2007
Saltigo highlights use of palladium for electronics industry 13th February 2007
Pharmaceutical industry looks to commercial metathesis 13th February 2007
Corning boosts LCD production capacity 08th February 2007
Platinum in new medical database 07th February 2007
Waypharm granted rights to platinum cancer therapy 06th February 2007

Nanoscale 'egg' to deliver platinum 23rd January 2007
Palladium implant gets European backing 19th January 2007
Palladium used in new hydrogen detector 18th January 2007
Canon takes over SED production 15th January 2007
Platinum nanotubes to develop glucose sensor 15th January 2007
Storage demand 'driving growth' 11th January 2007
Platinum implant enables new laser surgery 08th January 2007
Platinum coils repair baby's brain 03rd January 2007
Palladium catalyst used in boronic acid monitoring 03rd January 2007

2006

Platinum catalyst used in new microwave breakthrough 19th December 2006
Iridium and palladium catalysis creates complex molecule 08th December 2006
Palladium proves positive in cancer treatment 05th December 2006
Palladium catalysts tackle NDMA in water 05th December 2006

Platinum coils boost infertility treatment 29th November 2006
Hy9 launches new manufacturing plant 29th November 2006
New platinum catalyst launched 29th November 2006
Iridium set to spark engine life revolution 27th November 2006
Platinum drug leads ovarian cancer battle 16th November 2006
PGMs useful for teeth 10th November 2006
Platinum used in pioneering heart surgery 08th November 2006
Platinum nozzles improve airbrushes 07th November 2006
Promising signs for platinum-based solar cells 06th November 2006
Rhodium catalysts offer biomass benefits 03rd November 2006
Lanthanum yttria-coated iridium filaments boost leak detectors 03rd November 2006

Platinum nanoparticles to take memory to new level 23rd October 2006
Johnson Matthey takes hydrogen purifiers order 23rd October 2006
PGMs help biofuel conversion 13th October 2006
Ruthenium catalyst to help repair tendons and ligaments 06th October 2006
Platinum to boost computer memory 06th October 2006

PGM's could 'outdo natural enzymes' 27th September 2006
Nano-materials maker wins exclusive distribution agreement 26th September 2006
Spectrum announces promising cancer drug results 26th September 2006
Pgms help fibre optic cables detect chemicals 25th September 2006
Syntroleum tests clean jet fuel 21st September 2006
Platinum helps silicon wafer cleaning apparatus 21st September 2006
Palladium catalyst removes perchlorate from water 13th September 2006
Platinum catalyst makes hydrogen reactors safer 13th September 2006
Platinum 'leads ovarian cancer treatments' 12th September 2006
Ruthenium used to develop new organic semiconductor 11th September 2006

Scientists create palladium nanoclusters 22nd August 2006
New platinum medical apparatus manufacturer created 18th August 2006
Platinum compound used in new lung cancer treatment 18th August 2006
Platinum combined with radiotherapy for cancer treatment 15th August 2006
Fuel cell breakthrough from heavy industry manufacturer 03rd August 2006
Fuel cell car could be powered by water 02nd August 2006
Rhodium and ruthenium used in hydrogen production method 02nd August 2006
LCD plant opens early 02nd August 2006
Norway shows hydrogen network future 01st August 2006

US representatives aim to fast track 31st July 2006
Platinum compounds could aid pancreatic cancer 18th July 2006
Satraplatin takes a step nearer the market 18th July 2006
Palladium catalyst brochure released 13th July 2006
Iridium alloy helps create world-beating read-sensor technology 11th July 2006
Ruthenium-based drug to trial in 2006 06th July 2006
Picoplatin given orphan-drug status 05th July 2006
Diesel engine emissions standards widened 04th July 2006

Platinum wedding ring set takes international award 20th June 2006
Catalyst technology used to help meet VOC standards 20th June 2006
First phase II trial of ProLindac begins 19th June 2006
No production cut at major LCD maker 19th June 2006
Scientists awarded for rhodium catalyst work 13th June 2006
Platinum polymer drug trialed with ovarian cancer patients 08th June 2006
Eloxatin improves overall survival for some 07th June 2006
Stomach cancer sufferers could benefit from platinum treatment 07th June 2006
Early signs good in satraplatin trial 06th June 2006
New platinum drug combination trial proves successful 05th June 2006
First patient treated with new generation platinum drug 02nd June 2006
Platinum-based catalyst used to produce hydrogen fuel 02nd June 2006
Platinum drugs to help change cancer drug market 01st June 2006

New platinum-based drug used in cancer and HIV fight 30th May 2006
New platinum-based cancer treatment combination tested 23rd May 2006
Satraplatin trial gets go-ahead 19th May 2006
Trial approved for platinum-resistance drug 17th May 2006
Inco pushes ahead with Falconbridge offer 15th May 2006
New platinum cancer drug trial begun 11th May 2006
Iridium used for hearing implants 09th May 2006
Platinum drugs perform well in cancer tests 03rd May 2006
Corning ramps up LCD plans 03rd May 2006

Platinum plugs 'can cut maintenance costs' 28th April 2006
Expanded trial for promising platinum-based cancer treatment 27th April 2006
Platinum drug trial given green light to continue 26th April 2006
Platinum used in new drug delivery technology 26th April 2006
ESA unveils new platinum-based detection tool 20th April 2006
Anti-nausea drug to 'help children's platinum treatments' 20th April 2006
Iridium used in new fuel development 18th April 2006
Anglo Platinum comments on rhodium prices 13th April 2006
New platinum-cure rubbers help the medical sector 11th April 2006
Firms ramp up LCD TV production 06th April 2006
Dutch team harness pgms for light-emitting strips 04th April 2006

Researchers harness platinum nano-power 31st March 2006
Dental patients driving Japanese palladium demand 28th March 2006
Palladium helps power nanoscale computer circuit 28th March 2006
Platinum used in pancreatic cancer treatment 27th March 2006
Sigma-Aldrich set to develop new palladium catalyst 24th March 2006
Johnson Matthey chemical firm expands in China 23rd March 2006
Ceres Power and Centrica to deliver fuel cells to UK homes 21st March 2006
Platinum used in new RNA labelling kit 16th March 2006
Industry players set 2007 deadline for SED screens 15th March 2006
Barracuda to help Boston bite into the stent market 15th March 2006
New pgm compounds offer electronics breakthrough 10th March 2006
LCD market set to swell 03rd March 2006
Pharmion planning platinum-based prostate cancer drug 03rd March 2006
Corning considers new LCD plant 01st March 2006
Rhodium used to create 'Superman' compound 01st March 2006

Chinese LCD market rising 22nd February 2006
Award for scientist's platinum work 22nd February 2006
Iridium complexes to help the development of photodynamic therapy 16th February 2006
Photonics projects receives £1.7m cash boost 10th February 2006
Ruthenium helps scientists spot fluoride 09th February 2006
Corning predicts slowing LCD market 06th February 2006
NeoRx raises funds for platinum medical treatment 02nd February 2006
Acetic acid supplies 01st February 2006

Samsung and Sony plan joint LCD plant 26th January 2006
Boston Scientific clinch £15bn deal for Guidant 26th January 2006
Canon invests £900m in palladium based SED technology 26th January 2006
Herbal medicine to boost platinum drugs 26th January 2006
Taiwan 'to take a third' of LCD production 24th January 2006
LCDs set for continued growth 23rd January 2006
Platinum compounds aid cancer breakthrough 23rd January 2006
Taiwan to top LCD production 19th January 2006
LCD sales 'to triple in a year' 19th January 2006
New coil procedure proving effective 12th January 2006
LCD sales boost Sharp's outlook 12th January 2006
Iridium offered for sale by US DLA 10th January 2006
iSuppli revises LCD sale estimates upwards 09th January 2006
Samsung's ‘next gen’ LCD TV spurs market 06th January 2006
LCD sales set to rise 05th January 2006
Platinum anti-cancer drugs discovered 04th January 2006
Osmium breakthrough for electron microscopy 04th January 2006

2005

Pt-based aneurysm surgery is 29th December 2005
Platinum medical device patented 23rd December 2005
LCD sales 'to double' 21st December 2005
Platinum-based cancer drug set for commercialisation 20th December 2005
Platinum helps blind to see 16th December 2005
Air Products to double hydrogen investment 09th December 2005
World's largest LCD TV unveiled 07th December 2005
Sinopec expands Chinese acetic acid production 02nd December 2005
Platinum aids development of portable oxygen systems 01st December 2005

Schott expands LCD interests 30th November 2005
SAFC announces ruthenium cancer therapy agreement 29th November 2005
Israel set to receive fuel cell subs 22nd November 2005
LCD TV sales set to soar 22nd November 2005
Pgm spark plugs scoop award 18th November 2005
'Promising outlook' for platinum-based drug 17th November 2005
LG Philips prepares to up LCD output 15th November 2005
Breakthrough offers potential for rhodium catalysts 11th November 2005
LCD sales hit record levels 10th November 2005
Breakthrough boosts platinum drug's efficacy 10th November 2005
Fuel cells to be given aeroplane approval 09th November 2005
Elentec agrees fuel cell deal 08th November 2005
LG to take advantage of Korean changes 04th November 2005
Samsung dismisses production fears 03rd November 2005
EU approves platinum implant neurovascular surgery technique 03rd November 2005
New trial launched for platinum compound drug 02nd November 2005
UK companies further fuel cell research 02nd November 2005
China to see silicone boom 01st November 2005

Samsung to launch new production line 31st October 2005
Corning sees profits surge 28th October 2005
Antigenics launches platinum chemotherapeutic trial 27th October 2005
Palladium helps to preserve perishables 27th October 2005
TV putting strain on LCD suppliers 27th October 2005
Canon plans fuel cell cameras 25th October 2005
LCD sales trigger expansion 21st October 2005
Samsung: LCD sales set to double by 2010 19th October 2005
Palladium catalyst launches first nanocar 19th October 2005
US refinery laws move step closer 17th October 2005
LCD interest helps Corning 17th October 2005
Researchers use ruthenium to develop resilient rubber 13th October 2005
LCDs set to outstrip CRT sales 11th October 2005
RNID keen to make cisplatin work 10th October 2005
China looks for 'green' economic growth 10th October 2005
Ruthenium catalyst lands chemist prestigious Nobel prize 07th October 2005
Corning ramps up LCD output 06th October 2005
Manufacturers urged to pilot platinum superalloy 06th October 2005
Survey reveals fall in fuel cell revenues 06th October 2005
Honeywell moves to buy up UOP 04th October 2005
Platinum catalyst makes hydrogen a more promising fuel 03rd October 2005

LCD sales tipped for growth 30th September 2005
Platinum helps develop world's first nano MTS 29th September 2005
PGM nanotechnology promises giant flat screen TVs 28th September 2005
New Jersey advocates green technologies 27th September 2005
Chlorine damage minimal after Katrina 27th September 2005
Fuel cells 26th September 2005
Pacific Fuel Cell completes nanoMEA 23rd September 2005
Deal expands platinum label usage 15th September 2005
Platinum-based chemotherapy helps tackle uterine cancer 13th September 2005
Ruthenium helps fight against TB 06th September 2005
Ruthenium catalyst recovery aided by magnets 05th September 2005
Success for platinum coil therapy 02nd September 2005
Large LCD panels hit global high 01st September 2005

Fuel cell breakthrough set to broaden application 25th August 2005
PGM breakthrough could cut cost of drug manufacture 24th August 2005
Platinum biosensors test for brain damage 23rd August 2005
Experts seek to tackle e-waste problem 18th August 2005
Military looks into PEM fuel cell power 18th August 2005
British Gas in new 16th August 2005
GM crops 15th August 2005
Fuel cell technology comes to Scotland 12th August 2005
Scripps and NeoRx in landmark platinum cancer partnership 05th August 2005

Electron speed to help catalytic reactors 21st July 2005
New drug to enhance platinum treatment efficacy 20th July 2005
DaimlerChrysler spearheads new fuel cell initiative 15th July 2005
LCD market continue to flourish 15th July 2005
Scientists develop platinum-based capillary 08th July 2005
Testing begins on revolutionary new platinum-based drug 07th July 2005
Pt-based turbine coating scoops prestigious award 07th July 2005
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Ammonium nitrate producer pulls out of the market 04th July 2005

NUM casts doubt over Lonmin agreement 27th June 2005
Angloplat announces wage offer 24th June 2005
Palladium-based solution could help guard against earthquake 24th June 2005
Platinum-based treatment delivers 23rd June 2005
Spectrum wins FDA approval for new platinum-based drug 15th June 2005
LCD TV demand rockets 14th June 2005
BOE to expand LCD production 01st June 2005
Platinum-based chemotherapy proves effective 01st June 2005

Samsung chief: LCD industry set to surge on 25th May 2005
Ruthenium helps provide 25th May 2005
PGMs could profit from lead-free directives 20th May 2005
Platinum-based treatment delivers success in stomach cancer fight 19th May 2005
New drug enhances platinum-based cancer treatment 18th May 2005
Platinum alloy to boost sales 18th May 2005
no title 12th May 2005
Platinum set to benefit from spark-plug market maturity 11th May 2005
Hydrogen-powered railway planned in US 09th May 2005
Platinum holds potential for 03rd May 2005

Pharmaceutical firms collaborate on new platinum treatment 25th April 2005
LCD sector continues to grow 20th April 2005
Platinum-based cancer treatment wins approval 19th April 2005
LCD technology set to take over 14th April 2005
Fuel cell for IBM notebooks to be developed 11th April 2005
Spectrum's platinum treatment enters third phase 11th April 2005

Orange peel to power fuel cells 23rd March 2005
Platinum key to new nano solar energy technique 21st March 2005
BP and Sinopec in major new Chinese acetic acid plant 17th March 2005
New drug boosts platinum cancer treatment efficacy 16th March 2005
Fuel cells help power zero emissions ship 15th March 2005
FSI International unveils new platinum IC technique 14th March 2005
World's biggest LCD screen unveiled 08th March 2005
Palladium-based prostate cancer treatment proves effective 07th March 2005
Funds secured for platinum-based cancer treatment 07th March 2005
Sharp and Nanosys to develop nanotechnology fuel cells 01st March 2005
Toshiba's fuel cell is world's smallest 01st March 2005
Germany to host hydrogen fuel conference 01st March 2005

Palladium holds key to treating TCE pollution 24th February 2005
Intel harnesses ruthenium for EUV mask patent 18th February 2005
Platinum cancer treatment test could boost efficacy 18th February 2005
Chinese consumption grows unabated 17th February 2005
Platinum coil aneurysm treatment wins regulatory backing 16th February 2005
California ponders further emissions controls 08th February 2005
Platinum cancer compound secures marketing approval 08th February 2005
HP in platinum PC power breakthrough 01st February 2005

Ruthenium cancer treatment proves effective 31st January 2005
Japanese scientists harness platinum in switch technology 26th January 2005
Avecia spin off to explore new pgm catalysts 20th January 2005
PGMs to help tackle North American power plant pollutants 12th January 2005
Rhodium helps deliver energy efficient polymer production 04th January 2005

2004

Platinum-based cancer treatment applies for FDA clearance 23rd December 2004
Platinum cancer treatment set to go global 16th December 2004
Scientists harness ruthenium to generate energy 15th December 2004
Norilsk Nickel signs palladium research agreement 10th December 2004
Ultra-thin computer screens to use pgms 10th December 2004
Palladium at the heart of new flat panel TV 07th December 2004
Fuel cells promise Tokyo residents cheaper energy bills 07th December 2004
Fuel cell powers Trafalgar Square Christmas tree lights 07th December 2004
China considers e-waste legislation 06th December 2004
Platinum-based treatment tackles colorectal cancer 01st December 2004

US team in platinum 26th November 2004
NeoRx unveils new platinum-based cancer treatment 23rd November 2004
Samsung Petrochemical ramps up PTA production 22nd November 2004
Corning: LCD market is on the charge 22nd November 2004
Study underlines efficacy of platinum cancer treatment 18th November 2004
STMicroelectronics harnesses platinum power 16th November 2004
Homegrown fuels could facilitate hydrogen economy 12th November 2004
US govt funds 11th November 2004

Suzuki unveils new iridium-tipped spark plugs 28th October 2004
Tests to evaluate new platinum cancer treatment 27th October 2004
Platinum helps explain mysteries of the heart 25th October 2004
Rhodium could shed light on cancer treatment 22nd October 2004
Landmark platinum aneurysm treatment to be tested 21st October 2004
Palladium treatment helps drive Theragenics growth 20th October 2004
Palladium cancer treatment delivers results 06th October 2004

GPC Biotech to test platinum-based cancer treatment 29th September 2004
Dow Corning plans major Chinese silicone plant 24th September 2004
Rhodium helps synthesise natural mosquito deterrent 21st September 2004
Greek scientists see platinum-based treatment take effect 16th September 2004
Global mobile phone sales surge 03rd September 2004
Platinum-based cancer treatment set for tests 02nd September 2004

Japan leads micro fuel cell development 26th August 2004
Asahi boosts production as LCD demand grows 26th August 2004
Light activated rhodium-based anticancer compounds hailed 25th August 2004
Scientists study ruthenium role in ammonia production 25th August 2004
Albemarle buys Akzo Nobel catalyst business 03rd August 2004

HFC to establish major new ammonia/urea plant 27th July 2004
Early success for new platinum cancer treatment 21st July 2004
Platinum molecules offer storage possibility 21st July 2004
EPA to rule on stationary emission standards 21st July 2004
Imaging breakthrough to boost platinum cancer treatment 09th July 2004

Platinum-based combo devised to treat lung cancer 30th June 2004
Researchers explore using glucose as fuel 23rd June 2004
Modified fuel cell offers commercial potential 21st June 2004
Major new PTA plant to be built in Thailand 17th June 2004
Scientists devise iridium-based catalyst 14th June 2004
Scientists develop gasless hydrogenation technique 14th June 2004
Semiconductor firm exploits 'green' palladium 08th June 2004
New platinum-based cancer treatment offers hope 07th June 2004
Platinum-based drug lands prestigious award 04th June 2004

Federal-Mogul platinum spark plugs prove popular 25th May 2004
Researchers excited by new platinum-based treatment 20th May 2004
Apogee unveils new ruthenium-based capacitor 14th May 2004
Novogen drug paves the way for platinum-based cancer treatment 13th May 2004
US diesel legislation targets off-road machinery 11th May 2004
Fuel cell development for naval ships 11th May 2004
Casio unveils world’s smallest fuel cell 11th May 2004
Johnson Matthey targets Indian catalyst expansion 07th May 2004

New submarine powered by fuel cell technology 22nd April 2004
Iridium-based cancer technique attracts medical attention 20th April 2004
Acetex to build acetic acid complex in Saudi Arabia 20th April 2004
Firm introduces effective new platinum diodes 14th April 2004
Hard drive demand drops off 07th April 2004

Platinum-iridium alloy crucial to new space launch engine 31st March 2004
Tests show efficacy of new platinum cancer treatment 29th March 2004
LCD market set to soar 25th March 2004
Fuel cells power 'smart' munitions 19th March 2004
Fuel cell-powered mobile phone mast 19th March 2004
Mitsubishi plans major PTA plant 19th March 2004
LG Philips unveils massive LCD investment programme 18th March 2004
Platinum users could switch to Palladium 17th March 2004
Ruthenium anti-cancer research secures funding boost 15th March 2004
Video camera powered by fuel cell technology 12th March 2004
LCD demand set for boom 12th March 2004
US firm lands platinum-based aneurysm treatment patents 11th March 2004
Experts impressed by new platinum-based ovarian cancer treatment 11th March 2004
US energy chief defends fuel cell development package 05th March 2004
Fuel cell development boosts energy efficiency 04th March 2004
Mitsubishi develops Lossnay humidifier fuel cell 03rd March 2004
Catalytic nano-activity points to a new application for platinum 02nd March 2004
Tweaks boost platinum aneurysm treatment 01st March 2004

Microbial fuel cell turns wastewater into valuable resource 26th February 2004
Ruthenium dye mercury sensor developed 24th February 2004
Firm wins patent for new anti-cancer ruthenium treatment 23rd February 2004
Platinum implant developed to deliver tailored drug dose 23rd February 2004
Renova completes Ekaterinburg deal 20th February 2004
Platinum-based anti-cancer compound trials ‘encouraging’ 20th February 2004
Fuelcell Today Newsletter 19th February 2004
Ruthenium hydrogen catalyst patented 18th February 2004
Rhodium catalyst crucial to renewable fuel innovation 13th February 2004
Platinum helps scientist develop photosynthetic energy production 13th February 2004
Fuel Cell Today Newsletter 12th February 2004
Scientists excited by new palladium-based nanotubes 03rd February 2004
Ruthenium polymer application developed to self-repair cracks 02nd February 2004

Platinum supplies sufficient to meet fuel cell demand 28th January 2004
Chinese PTA plant passes tests with flying colours 16th January 2004
Hearing implant harnesses platinum and iridium 15th January 2004
Platinum aneurysm treatment delivering results 12th January 2004
China’s Nanjing set for new acetic acid plants 09th January 2004
Fuel Cell Today Newsletter - 7th January 2004 07th January 2004
Scientists use ruthenium complex to develop new catalysts 05th January 2004

2003

New rhodium catalyst demand in China. 18th December 2003
New computer technology harnesses pgms 01st December 2003

Supplement to platinum treatment improves cancer survival 20th November 2003

Latest Fuel Cell Today Newsletter 31st October 2003
Platinum catalyst enabled fireplaces prove popular 27th October 2003
Toxicity reduction sought for new platinum treatment 23rd October 2003
Spectrum Pharmaceuticals files new platinum-based treatment 14th October 2003
Multi-million dollar grant for platinate drug research 13th October 2003
Eastman begins construction of new ester alcohol facility 03rd October 2003

Platinum hope for prostate cancer 29th September 2003
Platinum treatment hope for ovarian cancer 25th September 2003
GPC Biotech secures fast track approval for new pgm-based chemotherapy 23rd September 2003
Cancer use for ruthenium 19th September 2003
BP in China chemical project 10th September 2003
Platinum coil brain treatment to be broadcast 10th September 2003
Green light for new platinum-based cancer treatment trials 02nd September 2003

Researchers find platinum substitute for hydrogen fuel production 29th August 2003
Palladium used to refine pure hydrogen 20th August 2003
New platinum-based lung cancer treatment being tested 18th August 2003
Platinum compound delivers strong results in treating lung cancer 14th August 2003
FDA approves platinum coil aneurysm treatment` 12th August 2003
Platinum maybe used in breast cancer treatment 08th August 2003
Palladium provides acetic acid breakthrough 08th August 2003

Platinum-based lung cancer treatment proves effective 28th July 2003
Platinum-based drug wins plaudits for cancer treatment 15th July 2003
New study proves benefits of platinum-based aneurysm treatment 14th July 2003
Platinum-based dehydrogenation plant begins trial operations 10th July 2003
Platinum used in surgery to restore sight 03rd July 2003

Implats tables Zimplats offer 30th June 2003
Platinum instrument to help scientists understand hurricanes 13th June 2003
GSP lands 'super-ethanol' platinum-based plants 12th June 2003
Platinum-based cancer treatment yields encouraging results 04th June 2003
New platinum-based cancer drug proves effective 02nd June 2003

Indian hospital takes up new platinum based aneurysm treatment 21st May 2003
Platinum implant could help restore sight 08th May 2003
Platinum catalyst helps team to generate hydrogen fuel from plants 01st May 2003
Platinum based treatment helps cancer patients 01st May 2003

Platinum coil proving effective in treating aneurysms 30th April 2003
US firm given DOE grant to develop platinum cathode technology 29th April 2003
Earth day sees emission controls take centre stage 23rd April 2003
Use of platinum in chemotherapy offers encouraging results 16th April 2003
Australian government pledges to cut emissions 15th April 2003
Scientists harness platinum to develop 'muscle' 11th April 2003
Miningtek hails developments in rock-breaking methods 10th April 2003
New drug to alleviate side-effects of platinum-based cancer treatment 07th April 2003
Access Pharmaceuticals developing platinum based treatment 03rd April 2003