Topic 1. What’s the greatest challenge for you in your work right now? The most difficult thing in my work is the assimilation of a large amount of professional literature, constant work behind a microscope. 2.What’s the greatest misconception people have about PGE? Many people think that PGE is used in jewelry, although the main area of their application is the automotive industry and metallurgy.The platinum group metals are used in catalytic converters that are installed in the mufflers of cars. 3. How has the industry changed in the past 5 years? What do you predict will happen in the next 5 to 10 years? Over the past 5 years, prices for palladium and platinum have increased. In the next 10 years, bank analysts predict a decrease in the price of platinum group metals, due to the large introduction of electric cars. 4. What advice would you have for others who want to set off in a similar direction? I would advise people to read geological journals and follow up on new research in the field of PGE. 5. What is the best resource for people who want to dive in deeper? A library with specialized geological literature, web sites, for example, Geokniga and the experience of people who are associated with this area.