Asian Precious Metals, Inc. trades and refines gold to institutional standards — building an LBMA-licensed future from the Philippines outward, trading gold, silver, platinum, and palladium with integrity, excellence, and purposeful profit.
A Philippine corporation incorporated with the SEC on May 17, 2001 — buying, selling, trading, importing, exporting, holding, storing, and distributing gold, silver, platinum, palladium, and precious stones, with a commitment to integrity, excellence, and purposeful profit.
To achieve its Vision, APMI firmly adheres to its core guiding principles of integrity, excellence, and purposeful profit — fulfilling every commitment to customers, trading partners, vendors, employees, contractors, financial partners, and governmental partners, while directing a significant portion of net profits to charitable, humanitarian, and philanthropic causes.
Treat all customers, trading partners, vendors, employees, and contractors with excellence, integrity, honesty, and competence — guided by the Golden Rule.
Establish fair and equitable buying arrangements with all product sources.
Operations are conducted in full compliance with Philippine laws, regulations, and international treaties.
Facilitate the monetization of dormant precious metal assets for the benefit of all stakeholders.
Optimize profitability and generously reward investors, partners, and employees.
Direct a significant portion of net profits to support worthy charitable, humanitarian, and philanthropic causes across the Philippines and throughout the world.
To become the premier precious metals processing and trading company in the Philippines — positively impacting the nation and its people at all levels.
Secondary purpose: ownership, lease, establishment, and operation of smelting facilities and refineries under special license or joint venture duly approved by the Philippine government.
Processing and refining precious metals from ores, scraps, tailings, concentrates, and other precious metal derivatives.
Procurement in Southeast Asia, refining partnerships in Europe, and offtake across the Gulf and Asia-Pacific — a single chain of custody held to international standards.
Comprehensive precious metals solutions backed by expertise, integrity, and international standards.
Authorized gold trader in the Philippines with multiple procurement channels, resold to the Philippine Central Bank, licensed local refineries, private investors, or exported to international buyers.
APMI functions as a true Trader/Dealer rather than an intermediary or broker — structuring transactions in tranches so capital rolls over efficiently and return velocity is maximized.
Progressively develop refining capabilities toward an internationally recognized LBMA-licensed refinery in the Philippines, for which APMI already holds general authorization.
Seeking a qualified funding partner to provide the capital necessary to proceed with multiple larger transactions as a Trader/Dealer, with a share of net profits from all Buy-Sell transactions.
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Our strategic approach to becoming an internationally recognized precious metals refinery.
As a duly authorized and licensed precious metals trader under Philippine law, APMI conducts domestic trading in full compliance with BSP policies — with smelting and refining sub-contracted to third-party licensed Philippine refineries — while establishing an intermediate refinery within the Clark Freeport and Special Economic Zone to serve its own and third-party refining needs and qualify for the LBMA Program application system.
Broaden the capital base so APMI can operate as a true Trader/Dealer on larger transaction volumes — buying and selling documented and undocumented bullion across global markets with pre-set locked-in contracts that eliminate market volatility risk.
Meet all requirements for a fully certified LBMA-approved facility producing Good Delivery gold in standard forms, then elevate it to an internationally recognized hallmark refinery complemented by internationally certified bullion repository infrastructure.
Deep market memory
Since 2001, we've built strong relationships and deep expertise in precious metals trading.
Regulatory discipline
Full adherence to Philippine laws, BSP regulations, AMLA reporting, and international standards.
Philanthropic impact
90% of our net profits fund Christian ministries and humanitarian causes globally.
Trusted network
Established relationships with private holders, refineries, and international buyers.
For over two decades, APMI has been at the forefront of precious metals trading in the Philippines. Our commitment to regulatory compliance, ethical business practices, and philanthropic impact sets us apart.
We don't just trade precious metals — we build lasting partnerships based on transparency, integrity, and mutual success.
"We don't just trade precious metals — we build lasting partnerships based on transparency, integrity, and mutual success."
Vernon R. Twyman Jr.
Chairman & Chief Executive OfficerUS citizen and Philippine legal permanent resident. Key founder of APMI. Former Registered Investment Advisor, Securities Broker-Dealer, Insurance Broker (All Lines), and Real Estate Broker, having managed precious metals transactions on three continents. A 67-year history with the Philippines, residing in the Islands for more than 25 of those years. His philanthropic vision, rooted in deeply held Christian convictions, is a cornerstone of APMI's mission.
ConnectChrister P. Cruz
President & Chief Operating OfficerPhilippine citizen and CEO of TechEdge Solutions, described by APAC Entrepreneur as “an enlightened visionary illuminating the way to bridging the gap between technology and people.” Senior CTO and COO roles with Accenture, Telus, Teradata, Oracle, and NTT Data in their Philippine affiliates. His network connects APMI with holders seeking to liquidate substantial private gold holdings.
ConnectRodolfo 'Rudy' B. Macusi
Vice President of Operations & Board MemberOversees Au Buy-Sell Operations in the Philippines, with a practical “can-do” approach developed over 18 years in manpower and labor management with a Fortune 500 company. Background in quality control, construction, earthmoving, and land development supports site development and field logistics. Deep relationships with Barangay captains and officials. With the Company since 2009; serves on the boards of ARSI and APMI.
ConnectMelchor 'Mel' Jaemond Aranas
Corporate Secretary & General CounselSpecialist in business and corporate law — incorporations, licensing of foreign and multinational corporations, mergers and acquisitions, and SEC applications. Senior securities lawyer at the SEC for more than five years and a pioneer of its Licensing Unit. Dual-licensed, admitted to the New York Bar in 2015. Law professor at Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila, teaching Corporate Law and the Law on Partnerships, Agency and Trusts.
ConnectOur governance framework is designed for transparency, accountability, and protection of all stakeholders' interests.
Philippine Securities and Exchange Commission registration since May 17, 2001, maintained in good standing with full corporate disclosure.
Reserve diversification, regional refining capacity, and tighter provenance standards are converging. The result is a structural shift in where refined metal originates — and who is trusted to handle it.
8 min readKYC, AMLA reporting, and chain-of-custody discipline as a competitive advantage rather than an obligation.
5 min readWhat accreditation actually demands — from assay repeatability to responsible sourcing governance.
6 min readHow the majority of net profit is committed to humanitarian work across the Philippines and beyond.
4 min readLet's discuss how we can work together.
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