Assuming the linked chart is accurate, it seems that ruthenium is currently about half the cost of palladium, however it has in the past been much more - up to

Assuming the linked chart is accurate, it seems that ruthenium is currently about half the cost of palladium, however it has in the past been much more - up to $800 per ounce. Current price of palladium: $237 per ounce Current price of ruthenium: $80-90 per ounce http://www.ebullionguide.com/price-chart-ruthenium-all-time.aspx http://www.ebullionguide.com/price-chart-ruthenium-all-time.... (note, ounces are Troy ounces, which is 480 grains or 31.1 grams)