NOVITERA Participated in a Key Precious Metals Industry Forum — the EC-IPMI Conference

The NOVITERA team recently attended one of Europe’s most prominent events in the precious metals industry, organized by the European Chapter of the IPMI (EC-IPMI). The organization brings together companies and experts across the precious metals value chain, providing a platform for technical, economic, and environmental knowledge exchange.

About the Event and Its Mission

EC-IPMI hosts annual seminars and conferences across Europe to facilitate knowledge-sharing, strengthen cooperation, and drive innovation in the precious metals industry. The program covers essential topics such as market and geopolitical developments, technological advancements, analytical methodology improvements, and sustainable recycling and recovery solutions.
This year’s conference focused on the impact of global geopolitical shifts on the precious metals market, supply chains, and overall industry stability.

EC-IPMI also connects industry stakeholders, academia, regulatory authorities, and environmental organizations — promoting transparency, high standards, and responsible industry development.

Why This Event Matters

The conference is one of Europe’s leading gatherings for professionals in precious metals recycling, refining, and trading. It brings together decision-makers, analysts, and technology developers, making it an important venue where future industry directions are shaped.

NOVITERA has participated in this forum for several years, maintaining strong partnerships, closely monitoring market trends, and contributing to the dialogue on sustainable metals management and circular approaches.

This year’s event was particularly notable for the compelling presentation delivered by Lithuanian expert Gabrielė Aksomaitytė (Mastermelt Ltd.). It is encouraging to see Lithuanian specialists actively contributing to international discussions and emerging as influential voices in the global industry.

The conference also stood out for featuring a higher number of female experts presenting insights on the precious metals market, recycling technologies, and geopolitical shifts. This broader range of perspectives enriched the program and added meaningful diversity to the industry dialogue.

Market Uncertainty

While such conferences often help clarify long-term outlooks, this year demonstrated that the global environment remains highly unpredictable. Major economies — including the United States and China — are navigating significant uncertainty, making it challenging to define clear long-term market trends.
This volatility is also reflected in the precious metals sector, where companies currently face more strategic questions than definitive answers.

Nevertheless, the forum provided valuable insights, risk assessments, and opportunities for collaboration with international partners — all essential for shaping future strategies.

NOVITERA’s Team at the Event

NOVITERA was represented at this year’s EC-IPMI sessions by CEO Jonas Grinskis, Commercial Director Julius Grinskis, and Head of Sales Rūta Zubinienė.
Their active participation underscores the company’s commitment to contributing to European precious metals industry discussions and strengthening relationships with global partners and sector leaders.