A practical, plain-English primer on price hedging, refining settlements, and risk for Canadian jewellers.
Session Description (Programme Copy)
Volatile gold prices can erase margins overnight. In this focused seminar, industry expert Atef Salama demystifies hedging so retailers, manufacturers, and wholesalers can protect cash flow and profit. You’ll learn when and how to lock exposure, read refining statements with confidence, reduce assay surprises, and plan inventory and buybacks more intelligently. We’ll cover CAD/USD considerations, fees that quietly eat returns, and the simple playbook you can implement the day you leave the room.
Key takeaways
- Hedging essentials: forwards, leases, and practical alternatives for jewellers
- How to match hedge size to inventory, repairs, and custom jobs
- Reading refining statements: settlements, charges, and assay variance
- Turning scrap flows into a stable margin (without timing the market)
- Spot vs. fix: when to lock, when to float, and how FX affects you in Canada
- A 30-day action checklist to reduce risk and improve cash flow
Who should attend: Independent jewellers, multi-store owners, buyers, production managers, and anyone handling scrap, buybacks, or gold inventory.
When/Where: Time & Shine Toronto, Pan Pacific Toronto, 2 November 2025. at 10:30
