Warehouses Approved for Minor Metals

Warehouses approved for minor metal storage are constantly monitored by the warehousing committee.  "MMTA Approved" warehouses are regularly

inspected and must hold suitable insurance cover. A list of MMTA Approved warehouses can be found here..

Warehouses requiring MMTA approval should complete the application form here or by email MMTA at 

Information on the criteria, standards and requirements to be an MMTA approved warehouse can be found here.

Did you know MMTA-approved warehouses must hold liability insurance of a minimum of US$1.25 million any one occurrence against an unexplained loss of MMTA members’ minor metals stored in their care?

This Association has seen significant growth in recent years and a major reason for this is the MMTA’s worldwide network of approved warehouses, a much valued and respected part of this community. 

In line with the continuing development of the MMTA, its directors have decided that approved warehouse locations will be independently inspected from now on. Inspections will start this year and will be repeated every two years.

The independent inspection process will help maintain the integrity of the MMTA approval process and confirm the high standards of storage, handling and forwarding that are required for minor metals. To this end Cunningham Lindsey Marine (CLM) has been appointed to carry out these inspections. CLM is based in Rotterdam and has offices around the world. Its origin was in surveying and loss adjusting and today they apply that expertise to provide a comprehensive service to the insurance market.

David Brown, Chairman of the MMTA’s Warehouse Committee, said that independent inspection will further enhance the strong reputation conferred by approval.

The move has been welcomed by banks, insurance companies and member companies who store minor metals at these locations.

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