metalor

Metalor refers primarily to Metalor Technologies SA, a Swiss company that refines, assays, and fabricates precious metals. It operates as a refined metals producer and refinery, processing gold, silver, platinum, and palladium for financial institutions, jewelers, industry, and investors. The company provides refining of dore and scrap, assaying services, and the manufacture of refined bars, granules, and specialty alloys. Its activities cover the full cycle from refining to product fabrication, including recycling of precious metals and quality documentation.

Metalor traces its roots to early 20th-century Swiss refining operations and expanded through mergers and acquisitions to become a major player in the global precious metals sector. It has historically operated multiple refining facilities in Switzerland and maintains international partners and distributors to serve a worldwide customer base. The company emphasizes security, traceability, and compliance with international standards for metal purity and responsible sourcing.

Products and services include refining and smelting to high-purity levels, assaying and certification of metal contents, and the production of bullion products such as gold and silver bars, as well as specialty alloys for jewelry, electronics, and industry. It also provides metal recycling, casting, and standard and customized bar formats for various markets.

Market presence: Metalor's customers include central banks, mints, jewelry manufacturers, electronics companies, banks, and traders. The company participates in industry initiatives related to responsible sourcing and bullion market integrity. See also: other Swiss refiners such as PAMP, Argor-Heraeus, Valcambi.