Precious Metals

In 2009, the Division generated revenue of £300 million, representing 15% of Cookson Group revenue from continuing operations.

The Precious Metals division is a leading supplier of fabricated precious metals (primarily gold, silver and platinum) to the jewellery industry in the US, UK, France and Spain. Products include alloy materials, semi-finished jewellery components and finished jewellery.

With manufacturing operations in the USA, the UK and Europe, its Mill Products business supplies gold and silver alloy, wire, sheets, tubing and casting grains and is also a major supplier of blanks for coins and medals to customers in the UK and USA, including the US Mint. The sector also produces "findings", which are high quality carat gold, gold-filled and sterling silver jewellery components, such as clasps and beads.

The Findings and Components business has a reputation for high quality products and service, as well as for developing a close working relationship with customers. For example, we develop and produce new products through close collaboration with the buyers and designers at the world-renowned jewellers, Tiffany & Co.

Further information about Cookson Precious Metals UK:
www.cooksongold.com

Industry Links

WORLD GOLD COUNCIL
www.gold.org
Organisation of leading gold miners promoting demand for gold

GOLD FIELD MINERAL SERVICES
www.gfms.co.uk
Precious metals consultancy, publisher of Annual Gold Survey

GOLD EAGLE
www.gold-eagle.com
Gold research centre

US MINT
www.usmint.gov

ROYAL MINT
www.royalmint.com

THE BULLION DESK
www.thebulliondesk.com
Precious metals prices

BRITISH JEWELLERS ASSOCIATION
www.bja.org.uk
Trade association for UK manufacturing jewellery industry

MANUFACTURING JEWELERS AND SUPPLIERS OF AMERICA
www.mjsa.org