Gold eased on Tuesday as investors awaited developments in violence-wracked Iraq, while platinum steadied after two days of losses as strikes in top producer South Africa came to an end. Platinum eased 0.5 percent early in Tuesday's session, before settling to trade up at $1,454.85 an ounce by 0620 GMT. Palladium also rose after early losses. Meanwhile, spot gold eased 0.2 percent to $1,315.10 an ounce after gaining slightly overnight.