Comprehensive Gold Refining & Precious Metals Services
From assay to delivery, we handle every step with precision, transparency, and care.
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Gold Refining Services
Transform your raw gold into 99.99% pure bullion with our Swiss-engineered refining process. Whether you have 100 grams or 100 kilograms, we deliver consistent quality, fast turnaround, and transparent pricing.
Who It's For
Artisanal miners with raw gold
Mining companies with gold concentrate
Jewelry manufacturers with scrap gold
Traders with gold dust or nuggets
Anyone with unrefined gold needing certification
What We Refine
Our Refining Process
Eight meticulous steps to transform your raw gold into certified 99.99% pure bullion
Receipt & Initial Assessment
Laboratory Assay
Client Approval
Refining Process
Choose your method based on material type:
Electrolytic Refining (Wohlwill Process)
For: High-purity requirements (99.99%+)
Process: Electrolysis in gold chloride solution
Time: 48-72 hours
Purity: 99.99% (four nines)
Best for: Bars, bullion, coins
Miller Process (Chlorination)
For: Faster processing
Process: Chlorine gas to remove impurities
Time: 24-48 hours
Purity: 99.5-99.9%
Best for: Jewelry scrap, mixed materials
Aqua Regia Dissolution
For: Complex materials
Process: Chemical dissolution and precipitation
Time: 48-96 hours
Purity: 99.99%
Best for: E-waste, dental gold, complex alloys
Quality Control
Triple testing of refined gold:
Product Formation
Choose your final product format:
Gold Bars
- • Standard sizes: 1g, 5g, 10g, 20g, 50g, 100g, 250g, 500g, 1kg
- • Custom weights available
- • LBMA Good Delivery format (400 oz bars for institutions)
- • Includes: Logo, serial number, weight, purity stamp, date
Gold Coins
- • Standard denominations available
- • Custom designs for bulk orders
- • Collectible and investment grades
- • Certification included
Gold Alloys (for jewelry)
- • 9K, 14K, 18K, 22K options
- • Yellow, white, rose, green gold
- • Consistent color batches
- • Grain or ingot form
Gold Wire/Foil/Powder (industrial)
- • Specified diameters (wire)
- • Specified thickness (foil)
- • Specified particle size (powder)
- • Technical data sheets provided
Certification & Documentation
Every batch receives:
Settlement & Delivery
Payment Options
- • Bank transfer (within 24h)
- • Mobile money (instant)
- • Cash (small amounts, in-person)
- • Gold bars (keep your refined gold)
- • Vault storage credit
Delivery Options
- • In-person pickup (by appointment)
- • Secure courier (armed, insured, GPS-tracked)
- • Vault storage (secure account transfer)
- • International shipping (partnered couriers)
Refining Service Tiers
Standard Refining
Most cost-effective
48-72 hours
99.99%
2-3% of value
100 grams
Express Refining
Priority service
24 hours
99.99%
3-4% of value
500 grams
Premium Refining (LBMA)
Institutional grade
72-96 hours
99.99%
LBMA certification
Institutions, banks
Artisanal Miner Program
Community support
1.5-2%
50 grams
Free first assay
Small-scale miners
Pricing Transparency
Base Refining Fees (% of pure gold content value)
| Volume | Fee % |
|---|---|
| 0-1 kg | 3.0% |
| 1-5 kg | 2.5% |
| 5-10 kg | 2.0% |
| 10-50 kg | 1.5% |
| 50+ kg | Custom pricing (contact sales) |
Additional Fees (if applicable)
- • Express processing: +1%
- • LBMA certification: +0.5%
- • Custom bar sizes: +$25 per bar
- • International shipping: Cost varies
- • Insurance: 0.5% of value (optional)
No Hidden Fees
- No receiving fees
- No assay fees (included)
- No storage fees (first 7 days)
- No documentation fees
Material Loss Guarantee
Industry standard loss: 2-5%
Our actual loss: <0.5%
We guarantee maximum 1% material loss
Any loss above 1% is compensated by us
Quality Guarantees
Purity Guarantee
99.99% minimum or full refund
Weight Accuracy
±0.1g or we compensate difference
Turnaround Guarantee
On-time or 10% discount
Security Guarantee
Fully insured, zero-incident record
Satisfaction Guarantee
Not happy? We'll make it right
Why Choose Qarni for Refining?
LBMA Certified Excellence
One of only 75 LBMA-approved refineries worldwide. First and only in Uganda. Your gold accepted globally without question.
Swiss Technology
Metalor refining equipment (Swiss standard). Bruker XRF analyzers (German precision). Results matching European refineries at African prices.
Transparent Process
You can visit and observe (pre-scheduled). Real-time updates via SMS/email. Video documentation available on request. Full paper trail maintained.
Speed Without Compromise
48-72 hour standard turnaround. 24-hour express option. Never sacrificing quality for speed.
Fair Pricing
No hidden fees. Volume discounts available. Special rates for artisanal miners. Competitive with international refineries.
Security You Can Trust
7 years, zero security incidents. 24/7 armed guards. Full insurance (Lloyd's of London). Biometric access control. Chain of custody maintained.
Ready to Refine Your Gold?
Get a free quote in minutes. No obligations, no hidden fees.
Or email: refining@qarniminingltd.com
Laboratory Assaying & Testing Services
Know exactly what you have before making decisions. Our ISO-certified laboratory provides accurate, fast, and affordable assaying services for gold, silver, platinum, and other precious metals.
Who Needs Assaying
Miners wanting to know gold content before selling
Buyers wanting to verify purity before purchasing
Traders needing certification for transactions
Estate executors with inherited jewelry
Anyone with unidentified precious metals
Testing Methods Available
XRF (X-Ray Fluorescence) Analysis
Fire Assay (Gravimetric Analysis)
ICP-MS (Inductively Coupled Plasma)
Touchstone Testing
Assay Service Packages
Quick Assessment
$10
XRF analysis only
5-minute results
Verbal report
Best for:
Personal curiosity
Standard Assay
$75
XRF + Fire Assay
24-hour results
Official certificate
Best for:
Selling, buying, legal
Premium Assay
$200
XRF + Fire Assay + ICP-MS
48-hour results
Comprehensive certificate
Best for:
High-value transactions
Bulk Program
Custom
10+ samples: 20% off
Priority processing
Consolidated reporting
Best for:
Mining companies
Free Assaying for Artisanal Miners
We offer free XRF testing for artisanal miners considering our refining services:
Secure Storage & Vault Services
Store your precious metals in our Fort Knox-level facility with 24/7 security, full insurance, and easy access. Whether you need short-term storage during processing or long-term wealth preservation, we've got you covered.
Storage Options
Allocated Storage
Most secure option
- Your specific gold bars/coins stored separately
- Serial numbers recorded and matched
- You own those exact items
- Can visit and inspect (by appointment)
0.5% / year
or $10/kg/month (minimum $100/year)
Unallocated Storage
Lower fees, immediate liquidity
- Your gold pooled with others (same purity)
- You own a quantity, not specific bars
- Lower fees than allocated
- Immediate liquidity available
0.3% / year
(minimum $50/year)
Segregated Vault Space
Private compartment
- Private compartment in our vault
- You control access completely
- Store anything precious (not just our products)
- Sizes: Small (1 cu ft), Medium (5), Large (10)
$200 - $1,000
per month (size-based)
Security Features
Physical Security
- 24/7 armed guards (minimum 4 on duty)
- Biometric access control (fingerprint + iris scan)
- Multi-factor authentication required
- Mantrap entry system
- Reinforced concrete vault (30cm walls)
- Blast-resistant door
- Seismic sensors
- Motion detectors
- 360° CCTV coverage
- Security footage retained: 90 days
Operational Security
- Dual control protocol (2 people required)
- Key ceremony procedures
- Regular security audits
- Background checks for all staff
- No single person has complete access
- Visitor logs maintained
- Vehicle inspection checkpoints
Insurance & Digital Security
- Full replacement value coverage
- Lloyd's of London underwriter
- Coverage: Up to $50M total vault value
- Your portion: Fully covered
- Force majeure coverage included
- Blockchain record of transactions
- Encrypted digital ledger
- 2FA for online account access
Storage Pricing
| Storage Type | Fee Structure | Minimum | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allocated | 0.5%/year or $10/kg/month | $100/year | Long-term holders |
| Unallocated | 0.3%/year | $50/year | Active traders |
| Segregated - Small | $200/month | $2,400/year | Collectors |
| Segregated - Medium | $500/month | $6,000/year | Family wealth |
| Segregated - Large | $1,000/month | $12,000/year | Institutions |
Volume Discounts
$100K+ stored: 10% off
$500K+ stored: 20% off
$1M+ stored: 30% off
Logistics & Transport Services
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Bullion Trading Services
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Custom Orders & Special Requests
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