Precious Metals Symposium

Gold is back as a mainstream asset. Prices have hit record highs, central banks are buying at scale, and geopolitical fragmentation is increasing its role in reserves. Yet the market is harder to read. Recent crises have not consistently driven safe-haven demand, as currency shifts and liquidity needs shape pricing.

At the same time, market structure is changing. Digital platforms, funds and tokenised products are widening access and altering how gold is traded and held. Greater scrutiny of supply, from mine to refinery, is also affecting availability and trust.

Other precious metals, including silver, platinum and palladium, are driven more by industrial demand, technology shifts and supply limits, with geopolitics adding uncertainty to trade and financing.

The FT’s Precious Metals Symposium, part of the Metals and Mining Summit, will bring together investors, miners, central bankers, traders and policymakers to examine these market dynamics over the next 12–24 months. 

Understand

Gain a clear view where gold, silver and platinum markets are heading - from price dynamics to structural shifts in demand

Connect

Strengthen your network ahead of LME Week, when the industry’s most influential leaders are already in London

Discover

Identify actionable insights to inform capital allocation, strategy and competitive positioning in precious metals markets

Understanding what drives gold prices

How do central banks, investor flows and macro conditions compare?

The rise of digital gold

Could tokenisation and new platforms reshape access, ownership and market structure?

Pricing risk in a fragmented world

How are geopolitics, sanctions and reserve strategies reshaping gold’s role as a safe haven?

Formalising supply and its market impact

How will greater scrutiny of artisanal gold affect supply, pricing and market access?

Volatility across precious metals

How are industrial demand, supply constraints and technological shifts driving silver and PMGs?

Market resilience under pressure

Can gold markets maintain liquidity, trust and efficient pricing in a more fragmented system?

The power of networking

• Connect with a highly curated audience of senior leaders across the precious metals value chain, including CEOs, investors, traders, central bankers and policymakers
• Meet the decision-makers shaping capital flows, regulation and supply dynamics, all in one room
• Strengthen existing partnerships and unlock new commercial opportunities ahead of the Metals & Mining Summit
• Pre-arrange meetings through the FT Live networking app, ensuring every conversation counts

Unlock the full summit experience

Make the most of your time in London by joining the full FT Metals & Mining Summit, bringing together 500+ global leaders from across the entire value chain. 

Unlock greater value with a Combined Pass, giving you access to 2.5 days of insight, connections and unrivalled deal-making opportunities.

Access to the in-person Precious Metals Symposium only. Network and connect with your peers.

Access to the full FT Metals & Mining Summit. Network and connect across the value chain.

Access to the Precious Metals Symposium only. Save up to 15% when you bring your team.

Speaking Opportunities

Laura Cross
laura.cross@ft.com

Sponsorship Opportunities 

Peter Bamford
peter.bamford@ft.com

Delegate Services 

Shivani Budhdev
shivani.budhdev@ft.com