RBC Capital Markets has a long history in the metals sector. We offer a comprehensive suite of Base & Precious metals products for corporate, institutional, and retail investors.

Our precious metals experts offer best-in-class services and support to institutional and retail investors to meet their business and investing requirements.

Institutional and Corporate

    RBC Capital Markets has a long-standing expertise in the precious metals bullion market. We offer institutional and corporate clients a range of OTC risk management and financing solutions. RBC is a Full Member of the London Bullion Market Association (LBMA).

    • OTC Risk Management Solutions for Gold, Silver, Platinum, Palladium and Rhodium
    • Futures Options and Clearing for CME traded precious metals contracts
    • OTC Averaging Swaps
    • LBMA Fixing Averaging Forwards
    • Precious Metals Inventory Financing
    • Precious Metals Leasing and Deposits
    • Doré Financing
    • Transportation and custody/storage of physical products

    Institutional Sales Contacts

    London

    Anton Down

    Director, Precious Metals

    Toronto

    Olena Zabolotna

    Director, Commodities

    New York

    Keval Sangani

    Director, Precious Metals


    Retail

    RBC is a dealer of Royal Canadian Mint (RCM) bullion products. We offer a range of gold and silver products which retail clients can purchase through any RBC branch.

    Current Products Available

    Gold

    • RCM Gold 1oz Bar 99.99%
    • RCM Gold Kilo Bar 99.99%
    • RCM Gold 1oz Maple Leaf Coin 99.99%
    • RCM Gold 1/2oz Maple Leaf Coin 99.99%
    • RCM Gold 1/4oz Maple Leaf Coin 99.99%
    • RCM Gold 1/10oz Maple Leaf Coin 99.99%
    • RCM Gold 1/20oz Maple Leaf Coin 99.99%

    Silver

    • RCM Silver 1oz Maple Leaf Coin 99.99%
    • RCM Silver 100oz Bar 99.99%

    Please note that RBC only purchases gold and silver products which were originally sold to RBC clients by RBC. Proof of original purchase is required.

    Certificates

    RBC issues gold and silver certificates to clients who want exposure to precious metals without the need to safely store them. These certificates are backed by the assets of Royal Bank of Canada and can be converted to the equivalent amount of gold or cash at any time. Note, physical premiums and a shipping fee apply when converting certificates to physical bars and coins.

    • Certificates can be purchased in any quantity over the minimums
      • Minimum Gold: 5 oz
      • Minimum Silver: 100 oz
    • No storage or transportation charges
    • Full or partial certificate amounts can be redeemed at any time
    • Certificates can be converted to bars or coins at any time
    • Can be re-registered to another name (administration fee applies)

     

    All retail precious metals orders are placed through an RBC branch. For more information, please contact your local branch.

    With a significant history in the global resource sector, RBC Capital Markets has built a world-class base metals business. We provide OTC risk management solutions, advice and trading services to institutional investors, covering all products on the London Metal Exchange – including aluminum, copper, nickel, lead, zinc, tin and steel in futures, options, OTC swaps and structures. We offer our clients access to an extensive and diverse liquidity pool.

    We are a Category 2 Associate Broker London Metals Exchange (LME) Clearing Member and authorized and regulated by the FCA (Financial Conduct Authority). Through our group, we offer:

    • Financing solutions for physical metal and LME warrants, from refinery through to storage warehouse. Our in-transit financing solutions cover ship, rail, barge and truck. Warehouses covered include exchange registered and non-exchange warehouse/locations.
    • OTC hedge structuring and trading services
    • Custom commodity price risk management advisory services
    • LME execution and give-up to third party clearers
    • Futures and options clearing
    • Electronic market access and connectivity (LME Select)
    • Foreign exchange brokering and settlement against LME Contracts
    • Customized custodial, clearing, financing and swap services in LME warrants

    Our Team

    Toronto

    Olena Zabolotna

    Director, Commodities

    London

    Michelle Lozano

    Director, Energy & Base Metals

    Retail customers please contact your local branch for additional information.