PAMP is the world’s leading bullion brand, with dominant positions in the world’s major precious metals markets. Established in 1977 and based in Ticino, Switzerland, PAMP operates a state-of-the-art precious metals refinery and fabrication facility.

Physical production and logistics capabilities include:

PAMP is an integral part of the MKS Group and, as such, operates closely with MKS (Switzerland) S.A., a leading, global precious metals and financial services company based in Geneva. With more than 50-years of trading expertise to support it, MKS (Switzerland) S.A. covers all financial and trading aspects of precious metals primarily for institutional investors. The MKS Group’s global reach, vertical integration and market specialisation enable it to service its clients with unparalleled market-flow information.

Services include:

The MKS Group has a diverse client base that spans the full spectrum of precious metals markets:

Thus, the MKS Group enjoys a unique position within precious metals markets via its broad array of services and expertise:

Throughout its history, PAMP has led the industry forward by introducing many breakthrough products and services. Indeed, many PAMP innovations have become industry best practices.

As a result of those efforts PAMP has maintained a market share in excess of 50% of gold bars weighing 100-grams or less over the past two decades.

PAMP’s design innovations include:

Security innovations

Via the MKS Group’s global office network, PAMP offers its clientele a complete production and delivery service. PAMP’s advanced in-house systems efficiently and securely manage stock orders, international logistics, metal hedging and account services, 24/7.

Good Delivery accreditation is the standard for precious metals. It measures product standards as well as industry and market practices. Recognising only the most reputable assayers and refiners, nothing less is acceptable.

PAMP products are accredited as ‘Good Delivery’ by:

PAMP is one of only three refineries worldwide designated as ‘Referee’ by both the LBMA and the LPPM

Official MKS Group market memberships:

PAMP is the only refinery in Switzerland to simultaneously hold ISO 9001, ISO 14001 ,ISO 17025 and OHSAS 18001 accreditations

PAMP S.A. is supervised by the FINMA for compliance with Swiss Money Laundering Legislation

PAMP, from its inception, has strived to maintain harmonious relationships with its surrounding environment, regional communities and with the world-at-large. PAMP honours this commitment by not only meeting regulatory requirements, but also by routinely exceeding them.

Disciplined and responsibly managed, all factory processes perform to the exacting standards of Swiss environmental regulations, among the most stringent in the world.

PAMP actively supports and leads the industry’s ethical advancement. The Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) has certified PAMP as meeting the ethical, human rights, social and environmental standards as established by the RJC’s Certification System.

For full details of PAMP’s sustainability performance please download the most recent Social and Environmental Responsibility Report

As a vital company within the MKS Group, PAMP plays a leading role in the formulation and implementation of responsible precious metals supply chain practices in the industry. In this context, PAMP is highly involved in the implementation program activities of the OECD Due Diligence Guidance for Responsible Supply Chains of Minerals from Conflict-Affected and High-Risk Area and PAMP has worked closely with the London Bullion Market Association (LBMA) to create the LBMA Responsible Gold Guidance.

In turn, the MKS Group has issued its Responsible Precious Metals Group Policy, which sets our commitments for responsible supply chain ethics.

Along with many principal international accreditations, PAMP’s prestigious status as an Ordinary Member of the LBMA is further evidence of its long-term commitment to full compliance with ethics regulations and guidelines required within the industry worldwide.

Both the PAMP Independent Reasonable Assurance Report and the PAMP LBMA  compliance Report, 2012, are available for download by clicking on the following links:

PAMP Independent Reasonable Assurance Report, 2012
PAMP LBMA Compliance Report, 2012