Press Page
On this page journalists can find out more about LBMA, including who we are and what we do, as well as updates on our key initiatives - and how to reach the Executive.
To arrange interviews or to request comments on aspects of the London’s precious metals market, please contact:
Katherine Ernst
LBMA Deputy Head of Communications
Katherine.Ernst@lbma.org.uk
Tel: 07341 041 845
Simon Rostron
LBMA Media Consultant
Simon@rostronparry.com
Tel: 07802 292 252
Press representatives are welcome to attend LBMA's flagship events, such as the Global Precious Metals Conference, the Assaying and Refining Conference, and the Sustainability and Responsible Sourcing Conference. Please speak to Katherine or Simon to discuss further.
LBMA's Mission
Our mission is to ensure the highest levels of leadership, integrity and transparency for the global precious metals industry by advancing standards and developing market solutions. We are the world's independent authority and standards setter that upholds trust in the global precious metals market.
Ruth Crowell, CEO, and other senior members of the LBMA are available for interview, subject to schedule, to explain and discuss the international bullion market centred in London.
Sanctions: Timely Reminder
Under LBMA Good Delivery Rules, all GDL Refiners are required to comply with UN, EU, US, UK, or any other relevant, economic and/or trade sanction lists. Breach of any of the relevant Sanctions list would lead to removal from the GDL. Removal can involve a suspension or permanent de-listing.
If suspended, the Refiner will be transferred to the Former List, the Bars that it produced while on the List will still be considered Good Delivery. LBMA reserves the right to de-list Bars after an appropriate period in cases where production has ceased
We will alert all relevant stakeholders of any changes to the Good Delivery List. For status updates, please visit the Current Good Delivery List.
LBMA Representation in the Global Market
The following organisations have representatives from the LBMA Executive, allowing us to help advance standards in the global precious metals market:
| OECD/United Nations/ICGLR Responsible Minerals Forum | London Precious Metals Clearing Board (LPMCL) | Liaison (LBMA) ISO TC 174 (International Standards Organisation Technical committee) |
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| ICE Benchmark Administration Precious Metals Oversight Committee (IBA) | RMI Blockchain Working Group | ARM/CRAFT Code Technical Committee Member |
| London Metals Exchange Oversight Committee (LME) | Member of STI/053 Specifications and test methods for jewellery and horology BSI Committee (British Standards Institution Committee) | ARM/CRAFT Code Advisory Group Member |
| London Platinum And Palladium Market Management Committee (LPPM) | RMI Minerals Grievance Platform Advisory Committee Member. | Responsible Artisanal Gold Solutions (RAGS) Forum Member |
Key Publications
The following recent publications will give members of the press an overview of LBMA and its key initiatives:
Find Out More
You can take a look at our publications archive to find out more about LBMA and our work.
Interested in our flagship publication? Every issue of the Alchemist, published every quarter, is also available to view.