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New “Swiss Made” Gold Foundry & Refinery Setup

New “Swiss Made” Gold Foundry & Refinery Setup
Listing ID
L#20261059
Target Price
Price on request
Revenue
TBD
EBITDA
TBA

Description

This is a rare opportunity to acquire a comprehensive, turnkey business project for the establishment of a state-of-the-art gold foundry and refinery in Switzerland. The project offers an immediate entry point into the world’s most prestigious bullion market. It includes the complete technical know-how, a rigorous regulatory compliance framework, and a strategic roadmap to achieve the "Swiss Made" hallmark—the global gold standard for purity and liquidity.

Executive Summary

This is a rare opportunity to acquire a comprehensive, turnkey business project for the establishment of a state-of-the-art gold foundry and refinery in Switzerland. The project offers an immediate entry point into the world’s most prestigious bullion market. It includes the complete technical know-how, a rigorous regulatory compliance framework, and a strategic roadmap to achieve the "Swiss Made" hallmark—the global gold standard for purity and liquidity.

Core Assets

Licensing & Regulatory Framework

A full roadmap for obtaining the Melter’s License from the Federal Central Office for Precious Metals Control and mandatory AML/LBA registration.

Technical Engineering

Detailed industrial layouts for chemical (Aqua Regia) and electrolytic refining systems with a modular capacity (e.g., 500kg to 2t per month).

High-Security Infrastructure

Blueprints for a Tier-1 industrial facility featuring certified Class V+ vaults, biometric access controls, and 24/7 integrated monitoring.

Strategic Logistics

Preliminary agreements with elite secure logistics providers (e.g., Malca-Amit, Brinks) and customs-bonded warehouse protocols.

Operations

Feature Details
Primary Products Investment Grade Gold Bars (999.9), Silver, Platinum, Palladium
Operational Scale Scalable induction furnace configurations for high-volume output
Quality Standards Designed for future LBMA Good Delivery accreditation
Target Markets Central Banks, Institutional Investors, Luxury Watch/Jewelry Industry
Environmental Impact Closed-circuit "Green Refining" systems (Swiss Zero-Emission Standards)

Project Roadmap

The setup is structured across a 12 to 24-month trajectory to reach full operational capacity:

  • Phase 1: Legal & Compliance (Months 1–4)

    • Company incorporation and appointment of local Swiss management.

    • "Fit & Proper" vetting of shareholders and filing of AML/LBA documentation.

  • Phase 2: Infrastructure & Licensing (Months 5–10)

    • Secure site acquisition and specialized industrial fit-out.

    • Installation of security protocols and formal application for the Melter’s License (BAZG).

  • Phase 3: Technical Commissioning (Months 11–14)

    • Machinery installation and setup of the assay laboratory (Fire Assay).

    • Trial melts, process certification, and quality control audits.

  • Phase 4: Operational Launch (Month 15+)

    • Commencement of full-scale production and doré gold sourcing.

    • Initiation of "Responsible Gold" and sustainability certifications.

Competitive Advantages

  1. The "Swiss Hallmark" Premium: Swiss-refined bars command higher global premiums and offer instant liquidity in any financial market.

  2. Unrivaled Stability: Switzerland provides a neutral, politically stable environment with a legal system tailored to the protection of physical assets.

  3. Tax Efficiency: Benefit from competitive corporate tax rates and the specific Swiss VAT exemptions on investment-grade gold.

Ideal Investors

  • Mining Groups seeking to vertically integrate their value chain.

  • Commodity Investment Funds or Family Offices diversifying into physical infrastructure.

  • International Bullion Traders requiring a prestigious European refining hub.

Basic Details

Listing ID
L#20261059
Country
Switzerland
Industry
Manufacturing
Deal Status
Available
Target Price
Price on request
Revenue
TBD
EBITDA
TBA
Revenue Multiple
TBD
EBITDA Multiple
TBD

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