Pegadaian and ANTAM forge strategic partnership to strengthen national gold ecosystem
In a bid to strengthen the national gold ecosystem and enhance synergy between state-owned enterprises (SOEs), PT Pegadaian and PT Aneka Tambang (Persero) Tbk (ANTAM) have formally signed a Precious Metals Sales Agreement. The signing ceremony was conducted by Pegadaian’s Director of Marketing, Sales, and Product Development, Selfie Dewiyanti, and ANTAM’s Commercial Director, Handi Sutanto, on Monday, 25 May. The collaboration aims to bolster a secure and integrated precious metals supply chain in the domestic market, combining ANTAM’s strength as a leading producer and Pegadaian’s market leadership in the gold ecosystem. The partnership is expected to further grow both companies’ gold businesses. Through this integration, Pegadaian aims to make its gold trading services more inclusive, with products that are more competitive, transparent, and accessible to all segments of the Indonesian population. ‘The synergy with ANTAM is a significant milestone for Pegadaian in building a resilient gold ecosystem in Indonesia. With a stronger supply chain, we are confident in delivering optimal and competitive access to precious metal products while supporting financial inclusion anchored in gold,’ said Selfie. ANTAM’s Commercial Director, Handi Sutanto, stated that the collaboration is part of strategic synergies to support the development of a more integrated and accessible national gold ecosystem. ‘ANTAM welcomes the collaboration with Pegadaian as part of joint efforts to strengthen the national gold ecosystem. As Indonesia’s sole LBMA-accredited gold producer, ANTAM is committed to delivering trusted, internationally standardised Indonesian Pride Gold products,’ Handi added. ANTAM continues to operate an integrated gold business from mine to market, collaborating with various parties to provide ease, comfort, and security for the public in owning ANTAM gold as a safe and reliable investment instrument. As Indonesia’s sole gold processing and refining company listed on the LBMA Good Delivery List, ANTAM is committed to meeting domestic market demands by supplying high-quality, trusted precious metal products that meet international standards. Pegadaian, Indonesia’s first gold bank, offers the most comprehensive services including gold trading, gold deposits, corporate gold custody, and gold working capital loans. It also maintains high-security international-standard gold vaults and operates a gold processing plant through its subsidiary, Galeri 24. Through this agreement, both companies are committed to contributing to national economic stability by strengthening safe-haven investment instruments that are secure and internationally standardised.