About us
The International Platinum Group Metals Association (IPA) is a non-profit association that represents the worldwide leading mining, production and fabrication companies in the global platinum group metals (PGMs) industry, comprising platinum, palladium, rhodium, ruthenium, iridium, and osmium.
The organisation, founded in 1987, is based in Munich and holds membership meetings twice a year. Its working committees and groups meet regularly throughout the year. The association actively engages and collaborates in a strong network of partner organisations.
The major aim of the organisation is to act as a platform for discussion and information exchange between its members and with the outside world. Furthermore, the IPA serves as an early warning system for the PGM industry by monitoring legislation (emissions control, recycling, EHS, ESG requirements etc.) and industry related topics such as trade, health & safety, and sustainable development.
Mission
The IPA is a non-profit organisation representing the interests of the leading mining, production and fabrication companies of the global platinum group metals (PGMs) industry. We provide a platform to address issues of common concern and to jointly engage with stakeholders at the international level. Our Association represents over 80% of the global PGM industry.
IPA's objectives are to:
- generate and promote factual information on PGMs;
- represent the common interests of PGM mining, production and fabrication companies worldwide;
- encourage and assist continuous progress in the healthy, safe and environmentally sound production and processing of PGMs;
- define and communicate industry's views on issues related to PGM production, use, and recycling;
- liaise with other institutions of interest to the Association and its members; and
- monitor trends and developments, identify opportunities and risks.