From Guardian: Analysts are divided on the outlook for the platinum market balance for 2009 amid uncertainty surrounding the prospects for mine supply and demand from automakers, a Reuters survey showed.

Only a handful — 10 out of 56 in a survey carried out over the last few weeks — were prepared to provide forecasts for 2009. Forecasts ranged from a surplus of more than half a million ounces to a deficit of 140,000 ounces this year….. Full Article: Source