Our Services
Gold Refinery
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The refinery, owned and managed by IAP and its partner association in Sierra Leone and Chicago, utilizes state-of-the-art facilities with the latest refining processes.
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Assaying Service
Assaying gold is the process of determining its purity and composition. There are several methods used for gold assaying, depending on the level of accuracy required and the nature of the sample.
Here are the main gold assaying methods:
We assay Gold using PhotonAssay. This technique utilizes high-energy X-rays to determine the gold content in mineral ores.
PhotonAssay offers several advantages over traditional methods:
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- Speed: Provides rapid analysis, significantly reducing turnaround times compared to traditional fire assays.
- Non-Destructive: Does not consume the sample, allowing for further testing or preservation.
- Accuracy: Delivers precise measurements of gold content, even in samples with low concentrations.
This method is gaining traction in the gold mining industry as a viable alternative to the traditional fire assay technique. Another emerging technique is Gold Fingerprinting, which identifies the unique composition of trace elements within a gold sample. By analyzing these impurities, experts can trace the origin of the gold, which is particularly useful in forensic investigations and verifying the provenance of gold artifacts. These advancements are complementing traditional methods like fire assay and X-ray fluorescence (XRF), offering more options for accurate and efficient gold analysis.
IMA is undergoing accreditation processes with the listed associations so that its members can sell gold anywhere in the world. Gold assayers play a crucial role in the precious metals industry, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of gold purity and composition. Accreditation ensures that their testing and analysis meet international or national standards. Below is a more detailed breakdown of the accreditation process, key accrediting organizations, and requirements.
- United States: National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), Bureau of Land Management (BLM)
- United Kingdom: The London Bullion Market Association (LBMA)
- Australia: National Association of Testing Authorities (NATA)
- ISO Standards: ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation for testing and calibration competence in gold and precious metals
Bullion Service
IAP is setting up a bullion exchange in Sierra Leone.
Once complete, it will start selling bullion from Sierra Leone to international buyers directly.
IAP Bullion will also offer the following services:
IMA Bullion Exchange will cater to businesses dealing in precious metals like gold, silver, platinum, and palladium. The services offered include:
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Buying and Selling Precious Metals
- Gold bars, coins, and bullion
- Silver bars and coins
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Storage Services
- Secure storage options for precious metals in high-security vaults
- Insurance coverage for stored assets
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Assaying Services
- Testing and verifying the purity of metals
- Certification of authenticity
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Investment Services
- Precious metals investment advice
- Portfolio diversification with gold and silver
- Hedging strategies against inflation
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Delivery Services
- International and domestic delivery of bullion products
- Secure shipping options
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Buyback Programs
- Purchasing metals back from customers at market rates
- Fast liquidation of metals for cash
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Online Trading Platforms
- Online marketplaces for buying and selling metals
- Real-time price tracking
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Custom Minting Services
- Personalized gold or silver coins and bars with custom designs
