Yeah: Literally make it illegal for shops to possess the platinum or palladium without documentation of provenance.
Unless you're cool with the thefts that are going on, or think any government regulation is "overstepping."
Unless you're cool with the thefts that are going on, or think any government regulation is "overstepping."
Strawmanning anyone who disagrees with you makes your position look worse.
The grade isn't as pure as industrial processes, but it isn't too bad. Likewise, while the yield isn't good, even if you collect 50% the value is high enough.