The whole recovery cycle of precious metals, at the service of companies

We have been refining precious metals since 1977 for the goldsmith and silversmith industry and for any industry, all over the world.

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How we recover precious metals

We carry out pyrometallurgical processes in our facilities in Castelluccio (province of Arezzo) and Valenza (province of Alessandria). This technology is complex and constantly evolving: it is the result of large investments, such as the new foundry 4.0*, opened in 2021, as well as experience and research. We work alongside technology partners that lead us to potential innovations and improved production efficiency, with the objective of using as few resources as possible in our processes.

Preliminary preparation

Calcination, roasting and milling. We own 13 static furnaces where we process each batch individually.

Preparing the sample

Blending lasts at least 30 minutes and allows obtaining 30g samples that can represent batches weighing up to 3,000kg.

Data for each step

Analyses are carried out all along the process, as well as optimal, analytical protocols tailored to the quantity, thanks to state-of-the-art instrumentation.

The foundry 4.0

Rotary furnaces, TBRC and converting furnaces that allow obtaining a metal block free from impurities from smelting.

Controlled refining

Hydrometallurgical treatments allow obtaining reaction intermediates. The recipe is detected automatically and is specific to each material.

Formats

Foils, grain, bars, ingots: a careful transformation process allows preserving the high purity of gold all the way through the process.

Eligible materials

Strict parameters, technology support and extended control system, starting from the shipping source.

Eligibility

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Analysis during each step

We apply analytical procedures even before the delivery of the goods to our facility and we carry on testing throughout the whole process:

During the preliminary stage

this is carried out before the shipping of the goods, to identify any potentially harmful substances and, therefore, determine whether the goods to be shipped are acceptable or not.

Upon arrival

this analysis has the purpose of confirming the results obtained during the preliminary testing and identifying the most suitable analytical procedure for the material.

Throughout the manufacturing process

this testing aims at providing constant support during every step of preparation, sampling, smelting and refining and validating the highest purity of the production outputs.

In the business relationship

to provide the fineness, i.e., how much our clients’ materials are worth.

Tools

Precision, efficient analysis times, accuracy, trustworthiness and methodology.

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Skills

Knowledge, experience, reasoning and intuition are never enough and must go alongside with team work and detached observation.

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