Guangxi FTZ's Sino-Malaysia platform adds Palladium spot trading

The Sino-Malaysia Unilink platform has launched spot trading for Palladium, representing another breakthrough in the field of strategic critical metals following the inclusion of indium, bismuth, and platinum.

Palladium, a core platinum group metal (PGM), features exceptional catalytic activity, chemical stability, and ductility. It acts as an irreplaceable material for automotive exhaust purification catalysts and finds wide applications in new energy vehicles, emission reduction upgrades for fuel-powered cars, industrial catalysis, high-end jewelry, and medical equipment.

Guangxi currently has proven PGM reserves of 380 metric tons, accounting for 22 percent of the national total, thus serving as a "strategic warehouse" for the country's scarce resources.

Utilizing Guangxi's rich resources, the platform adopts a digital “online trading plus offline delivery” model, enabling full-link visibility, traceability, and control of palladium, from mines and smelting to trade and end-users. This initiative helps convert Guangxi's natural resources into industrial, trade, and pricing advantages.