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(AMM) Platinum, palladium log mixed moves

March 25, 2010 - 20:53 GMT Location: NEW YORK

KEYWORDS: platinum , palladium , precious metals , PGMs , Comex

Platinum prices pulled back sharply in Wednesday trade, igniting a flurry of activity Thursday by industrial consumers looking to restock inventories at a discount.

Platinum for April delivery, the most active contract on the Comex division of the New York Mercantile Exchange, rebounded 1.2 percent Thursday to $1,606.40 an ounce after falling 1.3 percent the previous day.

The precious metal's price hike can be attributed to physical consumers looking to lock in lower prices before the next run-up, according to industry sources.

Platinum is used as a catalyst in oil refining, as well...

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