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The Scarcity of Platinum

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Pacific Press Publishing Company · Oakland, California · Jun 26, 1901

FromSigns of the Times, Vol. 27, No. 26.

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The Scarcity of Platinum

PLATINUM, which is being used to such an extent in chemistry and in electrical apparatus, is becoming very scarce. Already it is worth nearly twice as much as gold, the present price being $36 an ounce. Every prospect points to a still higher price, and scientists regard its scarcity as a serious matter.