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IPMI New England Chapter
Fall Networking Event

The New England Chapter of the International Precious Metals Institute (IPMI) cordially invites you to attend their Fall Networking Event to be held on November 13th at Iron Works Restaurant in Warwick, RI.

Thursday, November 13th, 2025
Cocktails, Appetizers, & Dessert
Reservations Required
5:30pm - 9:00pm
Iron Works Restaurant (Upstairs)
697 Jefferson Boulevard
Warwick, RI 02886

Good Food, Friends, and Relaxation

Our Mission

The New England Chapter of IPMI supports regional precious metals businesses including the jewelry and related industries, manufacturers, refiners, suppliers, and financiers.

It focuses on providing timely and educational information on topics including precious metals markets, environmental and regulatory updates, security and control, insurance, ownership structures, industry history and trends, and the economy.

It also supports local college programs and encourages and rewards students seeking entry into the jewelry industry. IPMI NE's Jewelry Design Awards is an annual event which showcases and recognizes the wealth of talent, design, technical and manufacturing skills of students participating in jewelry and metalsmithing curriculms.

OFFICERS & DIRECTORS

Officers

Co-Presidents
Peter Marion, Sims Precious Metals
Mike Mikolay, United PMR

Past Presidents
Pat Gannon
Mike Mooiman
John King

Vice President
Donna Kiesel

Treasurer
Michael Mikolay

Secretary
Samantha McCourt

Assistant Treasurer
Timothy Coggins

Our Directors

Timothy Coggins
Nicholas Driscoll
Pat Gannon
Paige Jones
Donna Kiesel
John King
Vik Kundu
John Lawrence
Peter Marion
Samantha McCourt
Michael Mikolay
Mike Mooiman
Philipp Ricciotti

IPMI New England Chapter Jewelry Design Award Winners

2022 Award Winners

Carol Tyler Memorial

Hui OI

University of MA, Dartmouth

IPMI's Chairman Award

Cassie Pavlovich

MA College of Art and Design

New England Chapter Award

Megan Tonucci

MA College of Art and Design

Alumni Artist Award

Mya Ferreira

University of Massachusetts, Dartmouth

Technical Award

Nada Khailil

MA College of Art and Design

Richard Casey Memorial Award

Julia Giangrande

MA College of Art and Design

2022 Honorable Mentions

Sarah Wheaton

RI College

Cade Hanley

UMASS Dartmouth

Hui Oi

UMASS Dartmouth

News

Platinum Group Metals – Automotive Recycling Supply

October 16, 2025

PGM prices in 2025 are supportive of recycled supply growth (Figure 1). However, platinum automotive recycling supply is not expected to recover to the peak level reported in 2021, and we expect this to contribute to sustained platinum market deficits through 2029.

Silver price hits $50 for first time since 1980

October 10, 2025

Silver reached the $50-an-ounce level for the first time in decades on Thursday as surging demand for safe-haven assets led to a squeeze on the already-tightened London bullion market.

Commerzbank predicts palladium will hit $1,350 by 2026, despite a recent 44% increase

October 09, 2025

Commerzbank has updated its forecast for Palladium, anticipating it will reach $1,350 per troy ounce by the end of 2026. Previously, the price forecast was set at $1,300, but no further price increases are expected next year.

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OFFICERS & DIRECTORS

Our Special Sponsors

IPMI New England Chapter Jewelry Design Award Winners

2022 Award Winners

2022 Honorable Mentions

Platinum Group Metals – Automotive Recycling Supply

Silver price hits $50 for first time since 1980

Commerzbank predicts palladium will hit $1,350 by 2026, despite a recent 44% increase

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