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We Are the IPMI

Founded in 1976, the International Precious Metals Institute, with over 600 members world-wide, is the preeminent trade association for the precious metals industry.

About Us

IPMI serves as a global platform for the precious metals community, facilitating regional and international chapters, working committees, seminars, and webinars. By enabling the exchange of vital information on industry topics, IPMI fosters unparalleled networking opportunities for members. In addition, IPMI proudly hosts an annual international conference—a premier event that brings together industry experts and stakeholders for insightful discussions and collaboration.

Our members include corporations, universities, individuals involved in the precious metals world. EG: exploration & mining / banking, trading & finance / refining & manufacturing / pharma & biomedical / automotive / electronics & other consumer goods.

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The International Precious Metals Educational and Scientific Foundation (Foundation) is dedicated to promoting science and technology within the precious metals industry and attracting a new generation of trained professionals. We accomplish this through providing student awards and honoring institutional leadership. Furthermore, the Foundation carries on its long-standing charitable mission, serving as a beacon of inspiration and opportunity for students and professionals alike

The Foundation hosts many technical sessions at our Annual Conference and Seminars. The Foundation also produces The IPMI Journal, an annual technical publication, which includes ground-breaking new papers as well as papers from our archives.

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What We Do

Annual Conference
This Annual 4-day conference is the main IPMI event held each year in June. During a typical year, over 500 people from all over the world and from all segments of the precious metal industry are attending.
Seminars
Which focus in depth on specific topics: precious metal markets, economics, regulations, and much more. We have regional chapters which also conduct informative and educational seminars.
Committees
We have a number of working committees whose purpose is to provide a forum for focused work and distribution of information on topics pertinent to the group. Topics are current and relevant to the industry.

Our Committees - Open to All Members

We have a number of working committees whose purpose is to provide a forum for focused work and distribution of information on topics pertinent to the group.

Sampling & Analytical Committee (SAC)+

Holds meetings typically two to three times per year with an annual seminar as part of the IPMI Winter Meetings. SAC also holds technical sessions at the Annual Conference and the SAC Symposium at the Colorado School of Mines. The focus of SAC seminars is on sampling, assaying and representation of precious metals in various forms ranging from pure metal to all types of containing scrap that contains precious metal that is sent to our member companies for recycling and refining. SAC explores and explains new developments in the area of precious metals analysis; from the latest in new instrumentation to the latest in analytical techniques. SAC also conducts a series of Round Robin assaying projects each year. Member companies submit their analysis to IPMI and there is a blind report given to all participants. The Round Robin process is a key benefit for members to improve their technical analytical capability. Read more.

Platinum Group Metals Refiners Committee (PGMRC)+

Holds meetings typically twice per year with an annual seminar as part of the IPMI Winter Meetings. PGMRC also holds technical sessions at the Annual Conference. The primary purpose of the PGMRC is to share knowledge and promote discussion about the use of industrial products containing Platinum Group Metals (PGMs). The topics include, without limitation, PGM pricing trends, fundamentals, and financing options as well as cradle to grave rechecking and refining handling, processing and accounting. PGMRC share effective practices including, but not limited to, identification of new growth areas of processing and recovery of PGMs including such areas as fuel cells and information on market trends in PGM supply and demand and price evolution. Read more.

Security and Anti-Money Laundering Committee (SECAM)+

Holds meetings typically twice per year with an annual seminar as part of the IPMI Winter Meetings, for members and presenters to discuss contemporary Security & AML issues and events impacting our industry. SECAM also holds technical sessions at the Annual Conference. SECAM provides a unique interactive forum for precious metals industry Security and Anti-Money Laundering professionals to exchange effective practices to mitigate systemic vulnerabilities regarding personnel, precious metals inventories and money laundering. Members are provided with SECAM Alert Bulletins depicting Security and AML threats, possible mitigation steps and points of contact to seek guidance on evolving Security and AML Issues. Read more.

Environmental Health and Safety Operations Committee (EHSOC)+

The Environmental, Health & Safety Operations Committee's (EHSOC) mission is to share proven Environmental, Health and Safety practices among IPMI members with the goal of improving the overall EHS performance of the precious metal industry. The EHSOC's objectives are to share: the latest trends in Operational Health and Safety Programs, behavior Based Safety Programs, computer software to manage health and safety issues, ongoing updates about Pt exposure (IPA information), known success stories. The EHSOC also aims to share environmental compliance processes and programs in the industry and for member companies. The EHSOC also works collaboratively with the Legislative and Regulatory Affairs Committee (LARAC). Read more.

Legislative and Regulatory Affairs Committee (LARAC)+

The Legislative and Regulatory Affairs Committee (LARAC) identifies, monitors and reports on legislative, regulatory and policy developments that may impact IPMI members and to help IPMI members ensure continued compliance and performance. LARAC will represent the interests of IPMI members domestically and internationally. LARAC's objectives are to: Monitor and inform legislative, regulatory, and industry developments that may affect member’s business, Upon review of actions directly affecting IPMI members, the committee shall formulate and recommend the appropriate course of action and/or legislative and regulatory response to be advocated for in Washington D.C. and International Countries to the IPMI Governance and Compliance Committee, to engage with and influence government agencies to prevent the promulgation of regulations, legislation or policies damaging to the precious metals industry, to support the IPMI objective of close relationships with other industry groups, both in the US and internationally. LARAC organizes an annual seminar in Washington, D.C. Read more.

Sustainability and ESG "SESG" Committee+

The Sustainability and ESG "SESG" Committee that will serve as an inclusive and collaborative forum on these topics in the precious metals industry.

Women of IPMI+

The Women of IPMI serves as an inclusive and collaborative forum in the precious metals industry. The Women of IPMI committee is open to all IPMI members.

Our Publications

Members Directory
This annual publication provides IPMI members with a unique tool for 'networking' across the entire global precious metal community.
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Precious Metals Buyers’ Guide
This annual publication provides IPMI members with an exceptional resource to access a broad spectrum of various precious metal service providers.
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The IPMI Newsletter
This a regularly sent newsletter which provides IPMI members with a unique tool for ‘networking’ across the entire global precious metal community.
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The IPMI Journal
This annual publication provides IPMI members with ground-breaking new & archived papers. This technical treasure trove is a tremendous benefit for all our members.
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IPMI Awards

Awards Program

The IPMI Premier Awards Program pays tribute to individuals who have made a significant contribution in the field of precious metals. The IPMI Student Awards Program each year encourage graduate program students to look to precious metals as a career choice and support educational and research programs.

The IPMI Internship Award is granted to undergraduate students who are selected and employed by a member company for an internship.

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Awards Nominations

Know someone whose outstanding efforts should be recognized?

The IPMI is now accepting nominations for its upcoming awards. All awards are given at our Annual International Conference, held in June. The goal of this program is to encourage undergraduate students to enter the precious metal industry upon graduation.

Nominate a person by using the following link.


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IPMI MEMBERSHIP

Become Our Latest Member

The IPMI is the gateway to a wealth of resources and connections essential for success in the Precious Metal Industry. We offer targeted membership packages with a tiered benefits structure, ensuring that each member—individual or a company—receives tailored support and resources.

Join our global community and connect with over 210,000 members worldwide who share a passion for the Precious Metal Industry. As a member of the IPMI, you gain exclusive access to the authoritative body that sets industry standards and provides professional guidance. Experience exclusive access to industry-specific content, forge meaningful connections through networking opportunities, and enjoy savings on world-class training.

       Member Benefits

 

  • Unlimited networking opportunities
  • Special Member pricing for all events
  • Precious Metals Monthly Newsletter
  • Members Directory
  • IPMI Buyers’ Guide to Precious Metals Products and Services, published annually
  • The IPMI Journal
  • Comprehensive technical reference library
  • Members Only Website area containing valuable information for IPMI members.
  • Access to regional chapters events – Europe, Metro New York, New England, and Central States chapters

 

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