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September 21, 2021

LBMA/LPPM Launches Precious Metals Conference 2022 – in Lisbon

LBMA is excited to announce that next year’s LBMA/LPPM Global Precious Metals Conference will be an in-person event taking place in Lisbon, Portugal, from Sunday 16 – Tuesday 18 October 2022.

Responsible Sourcing

Second Consultation Period for RGG Version 9

Following a first round of extensive consultations with stakeholders, LBMA launches a second public consultation of the Responsible Gold Guidance (RGG).

Responsible Sourcing

Sakhila Mirza Outlines Key Strategic Objectives

What are the current strategic objectives for LBMA? Sakhila Mirza offers a thorough overview in this video.

Good Delivery

Kyrgyzaltyn JSC Suspended from Good Delivery List

With effect from today, 17 September 2021, Kyrgyzaltyn JSC has been suspended from the LBMA Good Delivery List.

Publication

Latest Edition of Alchemist 102 Launched

Welcome to Alchemist 102. This is our annual Conference edition, which this year is being held for the first time in a virtual capacity.

Data

London Gold and Silver Vault Data for August 2021

These figures provide an important insight into London’s ability to underpin the physical OTC market.

Data

LBMA Net Clearing Data: July 2021

Clearing statistics reveal the Net Daily Average of more than $27.9 bn of gold cleared in July 2021
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Latest prices

Clearing Data

Daily average transferred for July 2021

Gold $27.9 bn

Silver $5.69 bn

London Vault Holdings

End August 2021

Gold 9,718t

Silver 36,567t

LBMA Trade Data

12 week moving average value of trades for the period ending 20 June, 2021.

Gold $290 bn

Silver $47.3 bn

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LBMA Events

Conference

16 October 2022 12:00 BST

LBMA/LPPM Global Precious Metals Conference 2022

LBMA is excited to announce that next year’s LBMA/LPPM Global Precious Metals Conference will be an in-person event taking place in Lisbon, Portugal, from Sunday 16 – Tuesday 18 October 2022. Register your place now to receive our attractive Launch Sale rate and look forward to a prestigious five-star venue and high-profile speakers, with plenty of opportunities to network and reconnect in person with LBMA Executive members and other peers in the precious metals market.

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Conference

6 October 2021 12:00 BST

IPMI 45th Annual Conference

Join IPMI for the International Precious Metals Institute's (IPMI) 45th Annual Conference. With presentations by global experts, LIVE Chat panel discussions, an exhibit hall featuring key industry participants and new technology, vast array of networking opportunities, the 45th Annual IPMI Conference will bring precious metals industry stakeholders from across the globe together in a new way.

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Conference

28 March 2022 12:00 BST

Responsible Sourcing and Sustainability Summit 2022

The Responsible Sourcing and Sustainability Summit aims to provide a platform to discuss the many initiatives and hard work taking place around the world, and within the industry, to help pave the way for widespread change. We need to tackle those tough but necessary conversations – so please do join us. Look out for further information on this event.

LBMA & Industry Events

12 October 2021

LME Annual Dinner

1 December 2021

LBMA/LPPM/IPMI Dinner

2 December 2021

LBMA Virtual Training | Introduction to Loco London
3 December 2021

LBMA Virtual Training | How to Use Loco London
3 March 2022

LBMA Annual Party

Latest Webinars

Join us bi-weekly on Thursdays to catch up on hot topics, market continuity updates, regulatory briefings, and more.

Webinar

LBMA/LPPM Virtual Precious Metals Conference Wrap Up

In today’s webinar, James Steel (Chief Precious Metals Analyst, HSBC Securities (USA) Inc) and Suki Cooper (Precious Metals Analyst, Standard Chartered) discussed their personal highlights of the LBMA/LPPM Virtual Precious Metals Conference 2021.

Sustainability

Sustainable Finance: Risks & Policy

In this week’s webinar, we wanted to take a look at our most popular webinar since this series started with Paul Fisher (Fellow, Cambridge University for Sustainability Leadership & Board Chairman, LBMA) and Terry Heymann (Chief Financial Officer, WGC).

Alchemist Issue 102

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Econony

Issue 102

50 Years On, Who Killed Gold Money?

By Adrian Ash

Gold Market

Issue 102

15 August 1971 and the London Gold Market

By Rachel M Harvey

Voices of Market

Issue 102

Voices of the London Bullion Market

By Aelred Connelly

Exhibition

Issue 102

Curator's Corner

By Stewart Murray

LBMA Initiatives: Responsible Sourcing

Our mandatory independent audit programme verifies the legitimacy of gold and silver supply chains, ensuring sourcing meets international ethical standards.

Responsible Sourcing

LBMA Updates On Responsible Sourcing Programme

LBMA has published a mid-year update to outline the progress made on its 'Five Key Strategic Focus Areas' and provides an update on the audits for 2020.

Responsible Sourcing

LBMA's First Annual Responsible Sourcing Report

Our expert report provides data on the country of origin, highlighting where gold is mined and refined around the world. It aims to increase the transparency of the LBMA Responsible Sourcing programme.

Artisanal Small-Scale Mining

Emergency Support Needed for Artisanal/Small Scale Miners

Some 83% of the world’s mining workforce relies on Artisanal and Small Scale mines for their livelihood. We urge industry, government and civil society to support and protect these communities.

Featured Training

LBMA Virtual Training Courses

LBMA’s bullion market training gives you the tools to successfully engage with the market. This live virtual course offers a detailed and definitive primer for any investor or institution looking to understand and take part in the global precious metals market. This course is CPD Accredited.

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Vault Operators Training

LBMA’s Vault Operators training aims to raise standards at all delivery points around the world. It provides all learning resources and assessment tools needed to ensure vault operators apply the same high standards as the London vaults.

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Key Publications

Guide to the Loco London Precious Metals Market

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Global Precious Metals Code

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Good Delivery Rules

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