Automotive
The industry manufacturing vehicles; palladium is a primary catalytic converter metal for gasoline and hybrid engines, accounting for the large majority of global palladium demand.
Covered in 3 MetalsCost.com News Intelligence articles, most recently on August 15, 2026.
Coverage
Southern Palladium Shares Jump 27.8% After a 30-Year Mining Right Clears Bengwenyama's Biggest Hurdle
Bengwenyama's PGM output, used mainly in catalytic converters, remains years from reaching the market pending a definitive feasibility study, financing and a final investment decision, so the approval affects long-run supply visibility rather than current PGM availability.
Platinum Jumps 8% as a Fourth Straight Annual Supply Deficit Comes Back Into Focus
Platinum is a key input for autocatalysts, and a persistent supply deficit raises long-term input cost risk for automakers.
Palladium Extends Rally to 6.5% Weekly Gain on Russian Supply Risk and Hybrid-Vehicle Demand
Rising palladium prices raise input costs for hybrid and gasoline vehicle manufacturers reliant on catalytic converters.
