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The World Platinum Investment Council has highlighted platinum's critical role in equipment used to produce large, flawless crystals for electronics and optics applications. This demonstrates platinum's importance in the semiconductor and advanced materials supply chain beyond its traditional automotive catalytic converter uses.
The rollout of platinum-based hydrogen fuel cell buses is advancing worldwide with expanding OEM participation, according to the World Platinum Investment Council. This matters to investors as growing hydrogen infrastructure adoption could significantly increase industrial platinum demand.
Edward Sterck from the World Platinum Investment Council reports that platinum recorded its biggest supply deficit ever in 2025. This shortage reflects strong industrial demand, particularly from automotive and technology sectors requiring platinum for catalysts and electronics.
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