Refining Gold to Global Standards
Delivering precision refining, assaying, and secure gold processing services across Africa and international markets.
One of East Africa's most trusted gold refining houses.
Aurum Refinery was founded in 2020 to bring world-class refining standards closer to the source. From our facility in Nairobi we serve artisanal miners, mid-tier producers, traders, banks and institutional investors across the continent and beyond.
Every transaction is governed by a culture of integrity, transparent assaying, and uncompromising security — values that have made us a preferred refining partner in just six years.
Discover Our StoryThe standard for refining excellence
Six pillars define the Aurum service — built to give miners, traders and institutions complete confidence at every stage.
Advanced Refining Technology
State-of-the-art induction furnaces and Wohlwill electrolytic systems deliver consistent four-nines purity.
Certified Laboratory Testing
Fire assay and XRF-led laboratory protocols audited to internationally recognised LBMA-style standards.
Secure Precious Metal Storage
Class III rated vaults with biometric multi-factor access and insured allocated storage.
Armored Transport Solutions
Level B6 armored vehicles, real-time GPS routing, and dual-officer custody on every shipment.
Transparent Operations
Blockchain-anchored assay certificates and full chain-of-custody documentation for every client.
Experienced Industry Specialists
Metallurgists, security architects and trading professionals with decades of combined experience.
Five precise steps from doré to bullion
Every gram entering Aurum follows the same disciplined workflow — engineered for traceability, recovery and trust.
Intake & Verification
Sealed receipt, KYC, photographic logging and representative sampling on arrival.
Fire Assay & XRF
Independent laboratory determines fineness and full impurity profile in under 4 hours.
Smelting & Refining
Induction melting followed by Miller chlorination and Wohlwill electrolytic refining to 999.9.
Casting & Hallmarking
Bars cast, weighed, hallmarked with serial numbers and tamper-evident assay cards issued.
Vaulting or Delivery
Allocated vault storage or insured armoured delivery — your choice, fully documented.
End-to-end precious metal solutions
From raw doré to investment-grade bullion — explore the full Aurum capability.
Built on certified foundations
Standards, audits and frameworks that underpin every transaction at Aurum Refinery.
LBMA-Style Compliance
Operations modelled on LBMA Responsible Gold Guidance and Good Delivery standards.
OECD Due Diligence
Full conflict-free sourcing aligned with the OECD 5-step framework.
ISO 9001 Workflows
Quality management systems audited annually for consistency and traceability.
Accredited Laboratory
Fire assay and XRF protocols benchmarked against international reference materials.
From the Aurum journal
Trusted by industry leaders
"Aurum's turnaround on a 38kg lot was 36 hours — paperwork flawless, recovery exactly on assay. They have become our default partner for African-origin gold."
"We audited four refineries before settling on Aurum. Their chain-of-custody documentation matches what we expect from LBMA members, and pricing is genuinely transparent."
"The vault tour reassured every member of our investment committee. Security here easily rivals Zurich, and their team treats every kilogram with the care of a private banker."
"Six refineries in three years — Aurum is the only one whose recoveries consistently match our internal estimates. That predictability is why we keep coming back."
"Custom-minted commemorative bars for our anniversary arrived a week ahead of schedule. Hallmark quality was museum-grade — the engraving is breathtaking."
"Reliable spreads, instant settlement, and not one missed delivery in three years. Aurum is quietly setting the standard for refining out of East Africa."
Answers to common client questions
Our gold smelting service is a flat USD 100 per kilogram. The fee covers melting, a full fire-assay certificate, hallmarked bar production, and chain-of-custody documentation. There are no hidden charges.
Most smelting jobs are completed within 48 hours of intake. Full refining and minting projects typically take 3–7 working days depending on volume and specification.
Yes. We operate Level B6 armoured vehicles with dual-officer custody, real-time GPS routing, and Lloyd's-syndicated insurance on every consignment, anywhere in the region.
Every gram entering our facility is insured under an all-risk policy from the moment intake is signed off until release or shipment. Allocated storage clients receive individual policy schedules.
Our Wohlwill electrolytic refining line consistently delivers 999.9 fineness (four-nines). Every bar is XRF-verified and accompanied by a fire-assay certificate.
Yes. We serve clients across Africa, the Middle East, Europe and Asia, with full LBMA-style compliance, KYC and OECD due-diligence frameworks in place.
Need Professional Gold Refining Services?
Book your refining or smelting consultation today and discover the Aurum standard for precision, security and transparency.
Request Quote