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Refining Excellence. Unlocking Value.
Delivering professional precious metals refining services with integrity, precision, and world-class standards.
About Emirates Refinery
Africa's trusted partner in precious metals refining.
Headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya, Emirates Refinery specialises in gold refining, assaying, laboratory analysis, precious metals processing, and responsible sourcing solutions. We combine technical expertise, modern technology, and a service-first culture to deliver high-quality outcomes for miners, traders, investors, and industrial clients across the continent.
Mission
Reliable, professional and responsible refining through innovation and excellence.
Vision
Africa's leading precious metals refinery — recognised for quality, trust and sustainability.
What we do
Comprehensive precious metals solutions.
Nine specialist services covering every step from material reception to certified delivery.
Why choose us
The standards a serious refinery is held to — met every day.
Every kilo we process carries the trust of a miner, the capital of a trader, and the reputation of a buyer. We treat each one with the discipline that responsibility demands.
Our standardsProfessional Expertise
Decades of combined experience across refining, assay and trade.
Modern Laboratory
Fire assay, XRF and wet chemistry under one accredited roof.
Quality Assurance
Independent cross-checks on every batch we release.
Responsible Practices
Aligned with OECD and LBMA responsible sourcing guidance.
Confidentiality
Client information handled with bank-grade discretion.
Customer-Centered
Dedicated account managers and clear communication.
The Process
From raw material to certified bullion.
Eight rigorously controlled stages — every step documented, witnessed, and traceable.
- 01
Material Reception
Sealed receipt and secure logging.
- 02
Sampling
Representative samples for accurate analysis.
- 03
Assaying
Fire assay determines exact fine content.
- 04
Smelting
Material melted under controlled conditions.
- 05
Refining
Impurities removed to investment-grade purity.
- 06
Quality Control
Independent verification of every output.
- 07
Certification
Serial-numbered bars with assay certificates.
- 08
Secure Delivery
Insured transit to client of choice.
Stage 04
Smelting at 1,064°C
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Responsible Sourcing
Responsible Sourcing
Provenance you can prove.
We align with the OECD Due Diligence Guidance and LBMA Responsible Gold framework. Every supplier is onboarded through a structured KYC and risk-assessment programme, and every shipment is traceable back to its origin.
- Supply chain transparency
- Source verification
- Ethical business practices
- Due diligence procedures
- Customer verification (KYC)
- Compliance standards
- Responsible procurement
- Audit-ready records
Provenance
Country and mine-level traceability.
KYC
Full supplier due diligence.
Circular
Recycled-gold supply chain.
Ethical
Aligned with international guidance.
Sustainability
Refining today, with tomorrow in mind.
Our operations are designed to minimise environmental impact, support local communities, and uphold the highest standards of occupational safety and ethical conduct.
Our commitmentsEnvironmental responsibility
Resource efficiency
Community development
Occupational safety
Ethical operations
Sustainable practices
Industries we serve
Trusted across the precious metals value chain.
Mining Companies
Doré bar refining and settlement support.
Gold Traders
Independent assay and bullion conversion.
Investors
Allocated storage and certified bullion.
Jewellery Manufacturers
Custom alloys and recycled-gold supply.
Precious Metals Dealers
Volume processing with priority turnaround.
Industrial Clients
High-purity gold for electronics and industry.
Client voices
Trusted by those who handle gold every day.
The accuracy of their assay reports is best in class. Settlement is fast and transparent.
Daniel K.
Trading Director
From pickup to certified bullion, the chain of custody is impeccable. We trust them fully.
Amina O.
Mine Operations Lead
Allocated storage and clear documentation. Emirates Refinery operates at international standards.
Joseph M.
Bullion Investor
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Let's discuss your refining requirements.
Whether you're a miner, trader or investor, our specialists are ready to design a solution that fits your volumes, timelines and compliance needs.