ABC Refinery

ABC Refinery: frequently asked questions

What is ABC Refinery?

ABC Refinery is an Australian precious metals refinery based in Marrickville, Sydney. It has been refining gold and silver since 1978 and is the refining division of Pallion, Australasia's largest independent precious metals services group. ABC Refinery manufactures cast bars, minted bars, tablets, and granules sold through dealers worldwide.

Who owns ABC Refinery?

ABC Refinery is a wholly owned subsidiary of Pallion, a privately held Australian holding company. Pallion was formed in 2014 by the merger of ABC Bullion and the Palloys Group, and is owned by interests associated with the Cochineas, Gregg, and Simpson families. Pallion is described as a top-20 Australian private company by revenue.

Is ABC Refinery gold .9999 fine?

ABC Refinery holds LBMA Good Delivery accreditation for gold (awarded December 2015) and silver (November 2021), confirming its output meets the international standards required for London Bullion Market settlement. Specific bar purities should be confirmed against the product's assay certificate or dealer listing.

How can I tell if an ABC Refinery gold bar is genuine?

ABC Refinery operates a NATA and ISO 17025-accredited metallurgical laboratory for assaying, and its bars carry LBMA Good Delivery accreditation. Buying from an authorised dealer rather than a private seller is the most reliable way to ensure authenticity.

Where does ABC Refinery source its gold?

ABC Refinery refines precious metals at its Marrickville, Sydney facility. In late 2018, it became the first major precious metals refinery to install an Acidless Separation (ALS) refining system, which uses no harmful acids and produces no chemical emissions.