铂金价格上涨带动南非矿业股走高

Group 1 - Platinum prices have surged to nearly a ten-year high, driven by tightening supply and recovering demand, with prices rising from approximately $900 per ounce in early April to about $1,342 per ounce by June 27 [1] - South Africa, which accounts for about 80% of global platinum production, has seen its mining sector benefit significantly from this price increase, leading to strong gains in major mining stocks [1] - Major platinum producers listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange have experienced substantial stock price increases, with Impala Platinum up approximately 87.1% year-to-date, Northam Platinum up about 103.79%, and Sibanye-Stillwater up around 121.23% [1] Group 2 - The current rise in platinum prices is attributed to multiple structural factors, including heavy rainfall in South Africa affecting mining operations and reduced supply due to equipment maintenance at Valterra Platinum [2] - There has been a significant increase in platinum imports to China since April, with active trading on the Shanghai Gold Exchange, indicating rising demand [2] - The use of platinum group metals (PGM) in automotive catalytic converters is expected to grow as emission standards become stricter, leading to an increased demand for platinum in vehicles [2]