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Backed by broad metals and catalysis expertise, BASF ECMS can assist you with managing precious metals sourcing and price risk in a cost-effective manner for any product requirement throughout the value chain.
Leveraging a worldwide network of resources, BASF ECMS provides 24‐hour presence and access to global precious metals markets.
We facilitate the security of supply and help reduce our customers’ risk exposure to volatile PGM markets by drawing on our extensive proficiency in the catalyst industry.
Further, our team prides itself on transparency and close collaboration to structure comprehensive solutions for our customers’ precious metal needs.
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Global Metal Management
BASF ECMS offers a variety of metal management services including but not limited to; pool accounts, security of supply, vault storage / insurance, transportation and logistics for physical or paper transfers
Metal Quality
We are one of the few refiners to employ ISO 17025/17043 accredited methods in our labs, adhering to an international standard of the competence of PGM determinations
Full Loop Services
BASF ECMS prides itself on offering a full loop of services bespoke to all customer needs. Our trading desk network leverages a global supply chain and 24-hour market access to offer a seemless integration of precious metal into the production process.
Metal Transactions
BASF ECMS can help you manage the risk in your precious metals portfolio, offering:
- Spot and forward metal price arrangements
- Long-term supply agreements
- Leases and consignments
- Diverse sourcing strategies
Security of Supply
Diverse sourcing strategy including recycled PGMs.
Vault Storage / Insurance
High security with quick access.
Transport / Logistics
Armored carriers, global reach.
Metal Transactions
Spot
Buy / sell PGMs at prevailing market price for delivery in 2 working days.
Leasing
Leasing PGMs reduces customers’ capital cost. Metal can be borrowed for use in catalyst production, usage and/or recycling.
Physical Forwards
Buy / sell PGMs for payment and delivery at a date more than 2 days later; managing price risk.
Supply Contracts
Supply contracts are offered to BASF catalyst
customers for an agreed time.
Options
The right but not the obligation to buy/sell metal at
a specified price on a future date in exchange for an
upfront premium.
Limit Orders
Agreement to purchase or sell metals at a targeted
price above or below the prevailing market price.
Pool Account
Retain PGM in an account held securely by BASF.
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