Investment bars made by KGHM Polska Miedź S.A. are now available for individual buyers through reputable mints. Previously, these gold and silver bars were only accessible to business customers.
KGHM is recognized as the world’s second-largest producer of silver, with an annual output between 1,200 and 1,400 tonnes. The company also produces more than 2 tonnes of gold each year. Until now, KGHM offered gold bars and silver ingots in larger weights primarily purchased by businesses. The new product range includes six types of bars weighing 1 oz (about 31.1 g), 50 g, 100 g, 250 g, 500 g, and 1 kg.
Production takes place at the Precious Metals Division of the Głogów Copper Smelter. Gold with a minimum purity of 99.99% Au is produced using hydrometallurgical processing from sludges generated during silver electrorefining. Silver with a minimum purity of 99.99% Ag comes from pyrometallurgical processing of anode slimes created during electrolytic copper refining; this copper originates from concentrates obtained from copper ores.
The Głogów Copper Smelter operates under an Integrated Management System that meets ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and ISO 50001 standards. It holds Good Delivery accreditation from the London Bullion Market Association (LBMA) for silver and has received the Copper Mark certificate.
Gold continues to be valued as a means to protect monetary value during uncertain times. Silver remains important across industries such as jewelry and medicine due to its properties like electrical conductivity—making it significant for the energy transition where demand is expected to rise globally.
“Gold has a long-standing reputation as an asset that protects the value of money in times of uncertainty. Due to its properties, silver is an irreplaceable raw material in many industries, as well as in jewellery and medicine. Due to its excellent electrical conductivity, it is crucial in the energy transition and, as a result, the demand for this metal is expected to increase. Gold and silver are the most popular precious metals of choice for investors around the world.”
KGHM does not sell these investment bars directly; instead they are available through reputable entities.
