Also known as "little silver", platinum was discovered by Spanish explorers in South America around 1735. Since then, it has become a premier jewellery metal as well as a vital industrial commodity. Platinum news tends to rapidly drive the price of the metal and investors, as well as speculators, often try to predict its next move. Platinum is seen as a valuable investment asset, helping to diversify portfolios. The combination of high volatility and strong liquidity makes it popular with traders. Like any commodity, platinum price news often relates to supply and demand. According to the World Platinum Investment ... (full story)