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
The "Swiss Hallmark" Premium: Swiss-refined bars command higher global premiums and offer instant liquidity in any financial market.
Unrivaled Stability: Switzerland provides a neutral, politically stable environment with a legal system tailored to the protection of physical assets.
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.
Currency: USD
Target Price / Revenue: TBD
Target Price / EBITDA: TBD
