Once analysed, the metal received is ready to be refined.
Based on the results of the analysis, the team determines the fastest and most effective combination of refining techniques.
Our years of experience and extensive expertise, combined with our first-class equipment, allow us to conduct only the most appropriate and advanced refining techniques and practices.
Valcambi’s refining operations have an annual capacity in excess of 2,000 tonnes of gold, silver, platinum and palladium and we refine gold, silver, platinum and palladium to the highest purity levels.
Our processes enable us to refine gold up to a fineness of 999.99, silver up to 999.90, and platinum and palladium to over 999.50 parts per thousand.
Because time is essential to our clients, we ensure we deliver the most excellent refining service in the shortest possible time, while consistently applying stringent health and safety practices and strictly observing all environmental laws and policies.
You like to come in first: our clients profit from Valcambi's flexibility and short processing turnaround times. We apply the best technical practices and adhere to world-class environmental standards.
Norberto Molteni - Head of Production
After the homogenisation process, any Non-Good Delivery (NGD) material destined for refining is assessed to determine the fastest and most effective combination of refining techniques between the following:
