LONDON, Nov 5 (Reuters) - Platinum and palladium extended gains to 5 percent on Wednesday as the dollar weakened against the euro after softer-than-expected U.S. services data, and on output losses in South Africa.
Anglo Platinum , the world's largest platinum producer, said a shutdown at its Polokwane smelter will cut output by up to 200,000 ounces in 2008. [ID:nL5340795]
Spot platinum rose to a session high of $882 an ounce and was quoted at $874/894 at 1627 GMT, up from $841.50 late in New York on Tuesday. Spot palladium was at $215/223 an ounce, up from $206.50, having earlier touched a high of $217.
(Reporting by Jan Harvey; editing by Anthony Barker)
