Product Code: ETC6188543 | Publication Date: Sep 2024 | Updated Date: Aug 2025 | Product Type: Market Research Report | |
Publisher: 6Wresearch | Author: Ravi Bhandari | No. of Pages: 75 | No. of Figures: 35 | No. of Tables: 20 |
Australias market for platinum group metals (PGMs), which include platinum, palladium, rhodium, and others, is influenced by both industrial applications and investment demand. PGMs are crucial in automotive catalysts, electronics, jewelry, and chemical industries. The market is impacted by global supply constraints and demand fluctuations from the automotive and green energy sectors.
The market for platinum group metals (PGMs) in Australia is witnessing a rise in demand from the automotive, jewelry, and industrial sectors. The surge in electric vehicle production and hydrogen fuel cell development is boosting interest in PGMs, particularly platinum and palladium. Supply chain disruptions and geopolitical factors are affecting prices, while recycling initiatives are becoming more prevalent to supplement natural supply.
Australias platinum group metals (PGMs) market is hindered by geopolitical and economic uncertainties affecting global supply and demand. The scarcity and high cost of PGMs limit their use in broader applications. Environmental concerns and regulations around mining practices have increased operational costs. Market fluctuations caused by varying demand in automotive, jewelry, and industrial sectors add complexity. Furthermore, alternative materials and technologies pose substitution risks.
The platinum group metals (PGMs) market in Australia offers lucrative prospects driven by its abundant natural resources and expanding applications beyond automotive catalysts, including electronics, jewelry, and renewable energy sectors like hydrogen fuel cells. Investors can benefit from upstream mining operations, refining technologies, and downstream product development. Increasing global demand for PGMs as critical materials for green energy solutions also attracts foreign direct investments and public-private partnerships focused on sustainable mining and value addition.
Government policies in Australia emphasize sustainable mining practices for platinum group metals (PGMs), governed by laws such as the Mining Act and Environmental Protection Acts at federal and state levels. These laws require mining companies to minimize environmental impact, ensure land rehabilitation, and manage waste responsibly. Additionally, Australias commitment to responsible sourcing and traceability, through initiatives like the Modern Slavery Act, impacts the PGM market by enforcing ethical supply chains and reducing illegal mining activities.
1 Executive Summary |
2 Introduction |
2.1 Key Highlights of the Report |
2.2 Report Description |
2.3 Market Scope & Segmentation |
2.4 Research Methodology |
2.5 Assumptions |
3 Australia Platinum Group Metals Market Overview |
3.1 Australia Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 Australia Platinum Group Metals Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 Australia Platinum Group Metals Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 Australia Platinum Group Metals Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 Australia Platinum Group Metals Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Metal Type, 2021 & 2031F |
3.6 Australia Platinum Group Metals Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Applications, 2021 & 2031F |
4 Australia Platinum Group Metals Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Increasing demand for platinum group metals in the automotive industry for catalytic converters. |
4.2.2 Growing usage of platinum group metals in the jewelry sector. |
4.2.3 Rise in investments in renewable energy technologies utilizing platinum group metals. |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 Fluctuations in global commodity prices impacting the profitability of platinum group metals. |
4.3.2 Environmental concerns and regulations affecting mining and extraction processes. |
4.3.3 Competition from alternative materials in industrial applications. |
5 Australia Platinum Group Metals Market Trends |
6 Australia Platinum Group Metals Market, By Types |
6.1 Australia Platinum Group Metals Market, By Metal Type |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 Australia Platinum Group Metals Market Revenues & Volume, By Metal Type, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.3 Australia Platinum Group Metals Market Revenues & Volume, By Platinum, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.4 Australia Platinum Group Metals Market Revenues & Volume, By Palladium, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.5 Australia Platinum Group Metals Market Revenues & Volume, By Rhodium, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.6 Australia Platinum Group Metals Market Revenues & Volume, By Iridium, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.7 Australia Platinum Group Metals Market Revenues & Volume, By Ruthenium, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.8 Australia Platinum Group Metals Market Revenues & Volume, By Osmium, 2021- 2031F |
6.2 Australia Platinum Group Metals Market, By Applications |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 Australia Platinum Group Metals Market Revenues & Volume, By Autocatalysts, 2021- 2031F |
6.2.3 Australia Platinum Group Metals Market Revenues & Volume, By Electricals and Electronics, 2021- 2031F |
6.2.4 Australia Platinum Group Metals Market Revenues & Volume, By Fuel Cells, 2021- 2031F |
6.2.5 Australia Platinum Group Metals Market Revenues & Volume, By Glass, Ceramics, and Pigments, 2021- 2031F |
6.2.6 Australia Platinum Group Metals Market Revenues & Volume, By Jewelry, 2021- 2031F |
6.2.7 Australia Platinum Group Metals Market Revenues & Volume, By Medical, 2021- 2031F |
6.2.8 Australia Platinum Group Metals Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2021- 2031F |
6.2.9 Australia Platinum Group Metals Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2021- 2031F |
7 Australia Platinum Group Metals Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 Australia Platinum Group Metals Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 Australia Platinum Group Metals Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 Australia Platinum Group Metals Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Average selling price of platinum group metals in Australia. |
8.2 Number of new mining projects related to platinum group metals in the country. |
8.3 Investment in research and development for innovative uses of platinum group metals. |
8.4 Recycling rate of platinum group metals in Australia. |
8.5 Adoption rate of platinum group metals in emerging technologies within the country. |
9 Australia Platinum Group Metals Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 Australia Platinum Group Metals Market Opportunity Assessment, By Metal Type, 2021 & 2031F |
9.2 Australia Platinum Group Metals Market Opportunity Assessment, By Applications, 2021 & 2031F |
10 Australia Platinum Group Metals Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 Australia Platinum Group Metals Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
10.2 Australia Platinum Group Metals Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations |
13 Disclaimer |