Mali's Only
Precious Metals Plant —
and Much More.
From the only precious metals refinery in Mali to systematic gold exploration across the country's most prospective belts, our integrated capabilities serve clients across the entire gold value chain.
The Simic Gold Value Chain
Our integrated model captures value at every critical stage — from the discovery of a deposit underground to the delivery of a refined bar to the global market.
Exploration
Systematic geological surveys, geochemistry, and drilling programmes to identify and define gold resources across Mali.
Development
Feasibility studies, permitting, environmental assessments, and project financing to advance defined resources toward construction.
Refining
Processing doré bars and raw material into gold and silver meeting international purity standards at our Bamako refinery.
Trading
Facilitating precious metals transactions for commercial banks, jewellers, and industrial clients across regional and global markets.
Mali's Only
Precious Metals Plant
Simic Holding SARL operates the only precious metals refinery in the Republic of Mali — a strategically critical facility that positions us at the heart of the region's gold economy.
Our plant processes doré bars from artisanal and small-scale miners, junior producers, and commercial operators, delivering refined gold and silver that meets global market standards.
Everything We Offer
Three integrated service pillars, each reinforcing the other — creating a uniquely resilient and vertically integrated gold business in Mali.
Gold & Silver Refining
Advanced technology meeting international standards for the processing of gold and silver from doré bars and other precious metal feedstocks. Our refinery serves regional producers who previously had no local processing option.
Exclusive in Mali- Doré bar smelting and processing to refined gold and silver
- Fire assay and chemical assay services for accurate valuation
- Secure, traceable chain of custody from receipt to delivery
- Bullion storage and secure logistics management
- Customised processing agreements for regular clients
- International purity certification for export readiness
Precious Metal Trading
We facilitate the purchase, sale, and trading of gold and silver across the region, acting as a market maker and liquidity provider for clients ranging from commercial banks to artisanal mining cooperatives.
Regional Market Infrastructure- Spot and forward purchase agreements for gold producers
- Supply contracts for commercial banks and financial institutions
- Precious metal supply to jewellers and industrial manufacturers
- Price discovery and transparent market reporting
- Offtake and streaming arrangement structuring
- Cross-border precious metals logistics and compliance
Exploration & Development
World-class exploration programmes across our Mali permit portfolio, applying modern geoscience to identify, define, and advance the next generation of Malian gold deposits.
Multi-Country Portfolio- Systematic soil, rock, and stream sediment geochemistry
- Airborne and ground geophysical surveys
- RC and diamond core drilling programmes
- Resource estimation and JORC-compliant reporting
- Feasibility and pre-feasibility study management
- Environmental and social impact assessment
Our Client Base
Our integrated service offering serves a diverse range of clients across the regional and international precious metals ecosystem.
Commercial Banks
Providing refined gold supply, trading services, and market infrastructure to financial institutions operating in Mali and beyond.
Miners & Producers
Offering doré processing, assay, and offtake services to artisanal, small-scale, and junior gold producers who lack direct refinery access.
Jewellers & Industrials
Supplying certified refined gold and silver to jewellery manufacturers and industrial users requiring consistent quality and reliable delivery.