SINGAPORE: 23 April 2019 – Singapore Bullion Market Association (SBMA), representing key stakeholders from the precious metals industry is playing a pivotal role in the region by bringing together the industry players of the bullion markets of the ASEAN countries through the sharing of knowledge and best practices and connecting them to global markets. This is also in line with the theme “Building a Sustainable Precious Metals Hub in ASEAN” for the third Asia Pacific Precious Metals Conference to be held in Singapore from 9 to 11 June 2019 at ParkRoyal on Beach Road. This year, SBMA will also be celebrating its 25th Anniversary.

One important topic for this year’s panel discussion at the Conference is “ESG Criteria: New Paradigm that would Redefine the Precious Metals Supply Chain”. The panel will be moderated by Terry Heyman, Chief Financial Officer of World Gold Council. The panelists will comprise Richard Hayes, CEO of The Perth Mint, Sakhila Mirza, General Counsel of London Bullion Metal Association (LBMA), Jason Toussaint, Managing Director, Asia, of Responsible Gold Singapore Pte. Ltd, Jonathan Jodry, Head of Laboratories from Metalor, Jeff McCulloch, Managing Director of Clean Mining Ltd and a representative from the artisanal gold mining sector as well as a representative from a gold mine in ASEAN or Australia.

Mr. Albert Cheng, CEO of SBMA, said: “Asia is the largest gold mining and gold consumption market. By bringing the players in the whole eco-system at this conference, there will be opportunities for the participants to engage in the various topics lined up for this 2-day conference. One such topic is “Regional Connectivity for Mutual Benefits: Business Model between China and ASEAN”. Delegates from the Chinese Gold & Silver Exchange Society (CGSE) in Hong Kong together with key gold jewellery manufacturers from Shenzhen, and representative from China Gold Association and ASEAN members can discuss ways on how best to co-operate with China.”

Traditionally, gold mining has depended on harsh chemicals such as cyanide to extract gold from the ground. This has left our planet with a legacy of toxic wastes which are harmful to health and the environment. For the first time at this conference, Mr. Jeff McCulloch, Managing Director of Clean Mining Ltd, will unveil his company’s breakthrough and innovative technology that provides a responsible, non-toxic alternative to cyanide in the leaching of gold. The technology will be showcased during the panel discussion on ESG and at Clean Mining’s booth.