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Platinum is considered to be one of the world's most precious metals. Approximately 20% of all manufactured goods contain platinum or are produced using platinum. In nature, it's generally found as part of the so-called platinum group metals (PGMs): platinum, palladium, and rhodium, to name a few. These three PGMs play an important role as practical industrial commodities, and in some cases, as financial investments, but to truly understand the full range of their applications, as well as their sources, you need information that only The CPM Platinum Yearbook, 2006 can provide. CPM Group is the world's premier precious metals and commodities research and consulting company. Now, with The CPM Platinum Yearbook, 2006, Wall Street's top commodity research firm provides you with authoritative reference data, analysis, and yearly projections for the platinum, palladium, and rhodium markets. This invaluable resource contains a wealth of information for investors and traders who need to make fully informed investment decisions with regard to these commodities. Topics discussed range from the supply and demand fundamentals of platinum, palladium, and rhodium to emerging trading and investment opportunities for these PGMs. Filled with in-depth insight and proven advice, The CPM?Platinum Yearbook, 2006 contains all the information you need to succeed in the platinum, palladium, and rhodium markets.