Asahi Refining
Deric Rust has diverse work experience in the precious materials industry. Deric is currently serving as the Director of Operations at Asahi Refining since April 2020. Prior to this, they worked as a Consultant at Precious Materials Consulting starting from July 2017. From October 2018 to October 2019, they held the position of Blending Department Manager at Henkel. Deric also has previous experience with Asahi Refining, where they served as the Technical Director for North America from March 2016 to August 2017. Before that, they worked at Johnson Matthey in various roles, including Site Manager from February 2014 to April 2016, Operations Manager from September 2011 to January 2014, Technical Manager from an unknown start date to September 2011, and Laboratory Supervisor/Chemist from an unknown start date to 2006.
Deric Rust holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree in Executive from the University of Utah, which they completed in 2013. Prior to that, in 2002, they obtained a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Chemistry from Weber State University. In August 2021, Deric Rust also obtained a certification in Written and Verbal Communication from LinkedIn.
Asahi Refining
Renowned heritage. Remarkable precision. Asahi Refining combines nearly 200 years of industry experience with forward-looking innovation to bring you the world's leading provider of precious metal assaying, refining, and bullion products. Two organizations founded on quality, precision, and expertise have come together to create a global footprint that services mining, recycling, institutional investment, and distribution. A legacy of excellence and an entrepreneurial spirit results in the synthesis of unrivaled perfection. But at the heart of it all is honesty—in the long-lasting relationships we build and superior products and services we provide to our clients. Asahi Refining was formed when Asahi Holdings acquired the nearly 200 year old Johnson Matthey gold & silver refining businesses. Asahi Holdings is a Tokyo, Japan based precious metals recycling company (collection, recovery, refinement) founded in 1952. The company has approximately 1,360 employees. Throughout the years it has grown from a single location recovering silver from photographic solutions in to a London Good Delivery refiner now operating in 6 countries through its subsidiaries processing gold, silver, and platinum group metals.