Our Refinery
Delivering High-Purity Precious Metals Through World-Class Refining Processes.
Current Refinery
Our current refinery supports the production, testing, and processing of gold, silver, and related precious metals, ensuring quality, accuracy, and compliance from reception to final output.
- Refining Capacity: Up to 600kg per month
- Assay Laboratory: Accurate testing through certified assay procedures
- Purity Standard: Up to 99.9% refined purity
- Secure Processing Environment: Controlled access, monitored spaces, and high-security protocols
- Professional Refinery Team: Skilled technicians, metallurgists, assay analysts, and compliance support staff
- Melting and smelting
- Chemical and fire assay
- Refining and purification
- Granulation and bar casting
- Quality verification and certification
- MEMD licensing (operational legitimacy)
- URA bonded warehouse compliance
- Environmental and occupational safety standards (NEMA)
- Documentation and traceability from source to export
Our refinery is managed by:
- Technical & Refinery Operations Manager
- Assay laboratory experts
- Quality control specialists
- Compliance officers
- Facility technicians
- Trained operators & metallurgists
Each team member undergoes continuous training in safety, compliance, and operational excellence.
Planned Modern Refinery (2025–2027 Development)
As part of Nuran’s 3-Year Corporate Plan (2025–2027), the company is investing in a new, modern, large-capacity refinery designed to increase operational efficiency, product quality, and global competitiveness.
Key Features of the Planned Refinery
Higher Production Capacity: Significant expansion beyond the current 600kg/month
Advanced Refining Technology: Modern equipment for faster, more precise, and more energy-efficient refining
Enhanced Laboratory Infrastructure: Upgraded assay and testing equipment for improved accuracy
International Standard Compliance: Built to align with ISO standards, UNBS benchmarks, and international refining best practices
Automated Processes: Integration of digital systems, ERP, quality monitoring tools, and secure production workflows
Expanded Storage & Processing Areas: High-security bullion storage and optimized processing space
Environmental Management: Eco-friendly refining methods, waste treatment systems, and emissions control
Improved Safety Measures: High-grade safety systems protecting personnel, products, and the environment
Strategic Benefits
Increased output to meet global demand
Stronger export competitiveness
Attraction of global buyers and investors
Better control of supply chain quality and standards
Strengthening Uganda’s position in the regional minerals value chain
Refinery Process Flow
A simplified overview for clients and suppliers
01
Reception & Verification
Secure intake
Source documentation
KYC / KYS checks
Weight and record logs
02
Assay Testing
Fire assay
Chemical analysis
Digital purity verification
03
Smelting / Melting
Controlled furnace melting
Removal of impurities
Temperature-regulated smelting
04
Refining & Purification
Electrolytic or chemical refining
Multiple purification cycles
Achieves up to 99.9% purity
05
Casting / Granulation
Conversion into bars or granules
Weight verification
Secure packaging
06
Final Certification
Purity certificate
Serial number
Documentation for export or local sale
Security & Compliance
Nuran applies strict controls to protect refinery operations:
24/7 surveillance and controlled access
Secure material handling and tracking
Anti-smuggling and anti-fraud protocols
Full compliance with MEMD, URA, UNBS, NEMA, NSSF
Transparent documentation for every batch
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