The MKS PAMP GROUP is an industrial and trading services group specialising in all aspects of the precious metals business. This family company was established over 60 years ago and is now an innovative global business serving precious metals producers, users and traders worldwide.

This leading integrated precious metals group comprises five major brands: MKS PAMP, MMTC-PAMP, MTB, APMEX and GOLD AVENUE employing over +1450 people. The group has a local presence in key precious metal markets, through 2 refineries and mints and 17 offices.

The group also prides itself on its excellence in corporate and social responsibility, its leading role in developing an ethical and transparent value chain and constant innovation in its products and services.

Who We Are

The MKS PAMP GROUP is an industrial and trading services group specialising in all aspects of the precious metals business. This family company is an innovative global business serving precious metals...

Team

The MKS PAMP GROUP prides itself in having experienced team members and recognized experts in the precious metals market. People are the main asset of the organisation. Here are some of the individual...

Our History

Mahmoud Kassem Shakarchi, the founder of the group that still bears his name, knew the only way he could build a successful business in his chosen field was to establish a good reputation, relying on ...

World Footprint

The MKS PAMP GROUP comprises 5 brands, with 16 offices across 11 countries. The portfolio consists of an industrial arm with 2 refineries (MKS PAMP Ticino & MMTC-PAMP), a trading arm (MK...

NEWS

Jan 2025

Davos, Switzerland, January 24, 2025 – MKS PAMP GROUP, a global leader in precious metals trading, refining, minting and e-commerce, and Karo Sambhav, a leading player in India’s circular economy sector, today announced that the two companies are moving towards a strategic partnership to advance e-waste recycling and the recovery of precious metals as well as critical raw materials in India. The announcement was made at the World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting 2025 in Davos, in the presence...

Dec 2024

LONDON – 2nd December 2024 – MKS PAMP GROUP, a global leader in precious metals trading, refining, minting and distribution, is pleased to announce two key leadership appointments.Chris Carkner Appointed Global Head of MintingEffective 1st December 2024, Chris Carkner assumed the role of Global Head of Minting for the MKS PAMP GROUP. For over five years, Chris has led Manfra Tordella & Brookes (MTB) as CEO, driving exceptional growth in the North American market and elevating the company’s g...

Jul 2024

GENEVA – 2nd July 2024 - MKS PAMP, a precious metal market leader providing financial and physical trading services and operating a state-of-the-art precious metals refinery and mint, is pleased to announce the appointment of James Emmett as Chief Executive Officer effective 1st January 2025, taking over from Marwan Shakarchi, who will assume the CEO role of MKS PAMP GROUP.Mr. Emmett is a distinguished leader in the financial services sector with nearly 30 years of extensive experience, bringing...