China probably leading global hydrogen fuel cell advance, cash-flush Implats reports
China is probably leading the global hydrogen fuel cell advance, journalists heard at Thursday’s media briefing that followed the “commendable” half-year performance of the Johannesburg Stock Exchange-listed Impala Platinum (Implats), which generated free cash flow of R639-million in the first six months its 2025 financial year (FY2025). Having already identified Europe as a favourable driver of the gradually progressing platinum group metals- (PGM-) based green hydrogen fuel cell economic future, at question time Implats group executive corporate relations Johan Theron also singled out China's leading role in the green hydrogen fuel cell field, along with key roles being played by Japan and South Korea.
