Valterra Platinum and Umicore Partner on Platinum Electroplating Tech for Electronics

Valterra Platinum and Umicore's Metal Deposition Solutions (MDS) have joined forces in a multi-year research and development partnership aimed at expanding platinum group metal (PGM) applications in industrial electroplating.

The collaboration will initially focus on high-speed platinum electroplating technologies for the electronics sector, including connector applications where platinum could offer a durable and cost-effective alternative to gold.

According to industry data, industrial gold demand exceeds 9.5 million ounces annually, highlighting the potential for platinum to capture new demand opportunities in high-value applications.