Expensive metal (8)

I believe the answer is:

platinum

(Other definitions for platinum that I've seen before include "Heavy white metal" , "1 down, symbol Pt" , "Precious metal, Pt" , "Jewellers' metal" , "Valuable substance" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.

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