Ethiopia’s First Precious Metals Refinery

Refining Expertise, Established in Ethiopia

National Precious Metals Refinery (NPM) by SAM Precious Metals is Ethiopia’s first precious metals refinery, bringing international refining expertise and capabilities to Ethiopia. Beyond delivering refining, testing, melting and minting services in Ethiopia, NPM contributes to the development of the wider precious metals ecosystem by supporting the infrastructure, technical capabilities, industry systems, standards, and market linkages required for a structured and transparent sector.

Setting the Refining Standard

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Internationally Aligned

Aligned with recognized global standards and industry practices.

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Uniquely Ethiopian

Built around Ethiopia’s local market, industry, and operational requirements.

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Reliable Standards

Responsible processes designed to support accuracy, transparency, and trust.

Our Services

Refining
Advanced refining processes designed to achieve high precious metals purity while meeting internationally aligned standards.
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Assaying
Precise testing and analysis to accurately determine precious metal content and purity.
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Minting
State-of-the-art minting capabilities and skilled craftsmanship to produce distinctive silver and gold bars and coins.
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Melting
Controlled melting capabilities for efficient processing and consistent precious metal quality.
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Die Creation
Custom die development combining skilled design, advanced technology, and durable production methods.
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Rock Lab Analysis
Advanced analysis of core, soil, and chip samples for accurate precious metals content assessment.
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Diamond Separation
Careful separation of diamonds through controlled processing and skilled handling.
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Value-Added Services
Providing support across compliance, logistics, market linkages, education, and industry development.
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Explore Our Products

National Precious Metals excels at producing the highest quality of casted gold and silver bars, grains, as well as minted gold and silver bars. 

Accreditations

Built on recognized industry benchmarks, our accreditations reinforce the quality, credibility, and integrity of our operations.