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Edward Sterck

Edward Sterck is a precious metals analyst and director of research at Metals Focus, a London-based consultancy specialising in precious and base metals market intelligence. He is recognised for his expertise in platinum-group metals (PGMs), particularly platinum and palladium, and regularly provides market commentary on supply, demand and pricing dynamics. Sterck's analysis covers key drivers including automotive demand for catalytic converters, investment flows and industrial applications such as hydrogen fuel cells and electric vehicle technologies. He frequently contributes to industry reports and media coverage on PGM markets, offering insights into production trends from major suppliers including South Africa, Russia and Zimbabwe. His work examines the interplay between mining output, recycling flows and end-use sectors across Europe, North America and Asia. Sterck is a regular speaker at industry conferences and is quoted in business and trade publications on developments affecting platinum and palladium markets. He collaborates with industry bodies such as the World Platinum Investment Council to interpret market data and forecast trends. His commentary addresses both short-term price movements and longer-term structural shifts in PGM demand driven by the energy transition and evolving automotive technologies.

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World Platinum Investment Council Director of Research Edward Sterck.
Investment demand for platinum still extremely strong – WPIC
5th June 2026 By: Martin Creamer

Investment demand for platinum remains extremely strong, with market fundamentals continuing to support platinum as a compelling investment. Market tightness suggests that there is insufficient... 


This week: Forward-looking critical minerals strategy must drive African beneficiation and, Investment demand for platinum still extremely strong
Resources Watch
27th May 2026

This week: Forward-looking critical minerals strategy must drive African beneficiation and, Investment demand for platinum still extremely strong 


World Platinum Investment Council Director of Research Edward Sterck.
Investment demand for platinum still extremely strong
18th May 2026 By: Martin Creamer

Investment demand for platinum remains extremely strong, with market fundamentals continuing to support platinum as a compelling investment. Market tightness suggests that there is insufficient... 


World Platinum Investment Council Director of Research Edward Sterck.
‘Extremely robust’ platinum investment demand expected
20th March 2026 By: Martin Creamer

Investment demand for platinum is expected to be “extremely robust” in 2026. “We've not only got the attractiveness in terms of platinum’s underlying supply demand fundamentals, but we also have a... 


Resources Watch
Resources Watch
11th March 2026

This week: ‘Extremely robust’ platinum investment demand expected and, Shift in global order providing opportunity to strengthen platinum industry 


World Platinum Investment Council Director of Research Edward Sterck.
‘Extremely robust’ platinum investment demand expected
4th March 2026 By: Martin Creamer

Investment demand for platinum is expected to be “extremely robust” in 2026. “We've not only got the attractiveness in terms of platinum’s underlying supply demand fundamentals, but we also have a... 


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PGM market expected to balance this year
23rd January 2026 By: Nadine Ramdass

Following the platinum supply shortfall and “dramatic” platinum price surge in 2025, global platinum investment market authority the World Platinum Investment Council’s (WPIC) initial forecast for... 


World Platinum Investment Council Director of Research Edward Sterck.
Platinum research head notes demand for precious metals as fiat currency alternatives
14th January 2026 By: Martin Creamer

The Trump administration’s policies and repeated attacks on the independence of the Federal Reserve are bringing into question the role of the US dollar as the global reserve currency and driving... 


World Platinum Research Director Edward Sterck.
China’s platinum futures exchange debut seen as major boost for South Africa’s PGMs
12th December 2025 By: Martin Creamer

Physically settled platinum and palladium futures contracts and futures options will commence trading on November 27 on China’s Guangzhou Futures Exchange, which is cracking a world first by taking... 


World Platinum Investment Council Director of Research Edward Sterck.
Balanced 2026 platinum market forecast dependent on trade tension let-up
5th December 2025 By: Martin Creamer

The platinum market is expected to move to being in balance in 2026 – but this is contingent on a lessening of the trade tensions that have accentuated this year’s substantial platinum market... 


World Platinum Research Director Edward Sterck.
China’s platinum futures exchange debut seen as major boost for South Africa's PGMs
26th November 2025 By: Martin Creamer

Physically settled platinum and palladium futures contracts and futures options will commence trading on November 27 on China’s Guangzhou Futures Exchange, which is cracking a world first by taking... 


World Platinum Investment Council Director of Research Edward Sterck.
Balanced 2026 platinum market forecast dependent on trade tension let-up
19th November 2025 By: Martin Creamer

The platinum market is expected to move to being in balance in 2026 – but this is contingent on a lessening of the trade tensions that have accentuated this year’s substantial platinum market... 


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