Word: rustenburg
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Dates: during 1972-1972
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...world platinum supply. Ford has reached an agreement with Manhattan's Engelhard Minerals & Chemicals Corp. under which Engelhard will supply "not less than 60% " of the platinum-treated converters that Ford may need in 1975, 1976 and 1977 models. Engelhard has close ties with South Africa's Rustenburg Platinum Mines, the world's largest. G.M. executives are known to have discussed platinum purchases with other South African producers, and Ford, G.M. and Chrysler have all consulted with the U.S. Commerce Department about possible deals to buy Soviet platinum...
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