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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
Donna Kiesel
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 set for strongest annual gain in nearly four decades – Commerzbank

December 02, 2025

The Platinum price has risen by more than 80% in the year that is coming to an end, putting it on track for its strongest annual gain since exchange trading began 38 years ago. The annual high was recorded in October at just over $1,730 per troy ounce and was almost reached again at the beginning of December, which corresponds to the highest level since February 2013. The price increase was driven ...

Silver price retreats from record high on concerns of overheating

December 02, 2025

Silver traded at around $57.45 an ounce, more than a dollar below the all-time peak reached in the previous session. Traders have been betting on continued supply tightness and expectations for another interest-rate cut in the US, a tailwind for non-yielding precious metals.

Auris Noble acquired by Germany’s Jacob Metal Group

November 20, 2025

Siegfried Jacob Metallwerke GmbH & Co. KG, part of the Germany-based Jacob Metal Group (JMG), has acquired Auris Noble LLC, an Akron, Ohio-based recycler and refiner of precious and rare earth metals.

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2022 Award Winners

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Platinum set for strongest annual gain in nearly four decades – Commerzbank

Silver price retreats from record high on concerns of overheating

Auris Noble acquired by Germany’s Jacob Metal Group

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