Molten metal pouring from an induction furnace into a crucible, granulating as it cools

Ormeau, Queensland  ·  Est. 1997

Queensland's trusted precious metal refinery.

Gold and silver refining, precious metal recovery, NATA-accredited assaying and Australis bullion. Formerly PMT Refinery: same people, same facility, new name.

  • Established1997
  • FacilityOrmeau, Queensland
  • LaboratoryNATA ISO/IEC 17025
  • OwnershipPrivate, Australian

Accredited, audited, independent. Our assay laboratory is NATA-accredited, the refinery holds ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 certification, and we are a member of AMEC.

Why Australis

What makes us different?

At Australis Refinery we understand that your business needs reliable and efficient refining services to stay competitive in the industry. That's why we offer:

  • Accurate results from our laboratory, accredited by the National Association of Testing Authorities (NATA)
  • Unmatched service that keeps clients coming back
  • Reliable and transparent services that make business operations easy
  • Quality products made to international standards, produced in our state-of-the-art facilities
  • An experienced team of professionals committed to industry excellence
Fine gold being scooped before casting at the refinery

Strategically located on the Gold Coast, we are a Queensland refinery and one of Australia's few privately owned precious metal refineries. With over twenty years of experience in the industry, our team is dedicated to providing outstanding customer service, regardless of the size of the project, both domestic and international.

When you choose Australis Refinery you are choosing a refinery that prides itself on the quality of its products and services. We believe in blending tradition with innovation to create a future where our growth is measured not only by scale, but also by our unwavering commitment to our clients.

Indicative

Indicative spot, AUD per troy ounce

Indicative only and subject to change. For an official price call (07) 5574 6629 or 1300 733 463.

Gold 5,983.65 AUD / oz
Silver 87.07 AUD / oz
Platinum 2,427.77 AUD / oz
Palladium 1,660.31 AUD / oz
Refinery operator in a face shield lifting a crucible from an induction furnace
Ormeau facility

Our story

A privately owned refinery with Queensland's mining heritage behind it.

Australis Refinery is a privately owned and trusted precious metal refinery based in Queensland, Australia — a state known for its rich mining heritage. Established in 1997, with our current owners taking over in 2016, we are a Queensland precious metal refinery employing local people and contributing to the Queensland economy. With over twenty years of experience in the industry, our team's expertise forms the core of our success and sets us apart in the industry as a whole.

Since our current owners took over in 2016 we have upgraded our systems and facility, increased our capacities and made investments to ensure Australis Refinery is a competitor in the industry.

Australis Refinery is dedicated to industry leadership in quality and customer service. Our vision is a future where our growth will be measured not only by scale, but also by the highest quality standards and the outstanding customer service that we provide.

1997Refinery established at Molendinar, Gold Coast
2016Current owners; systems and facility upgraded
20+Years of experience in the industry
About Australis Refinery

Green vision

Committed to reducing the impact of our refining practices.

Our facilities are equipped with machinery that minimises the impact on the environment, and the refinery is certified to ISO 14001:2015.

Our Green Vision

Acid fumes treatment

A three-stage scrubbing system neutralises every volatile acid substance, including sulfur oxides (SOx), nitrogen oxides (NOx) and hydrochloric acid (HCl).

Smelting fumes

During melting and incineration, fumes pass through a post-burner to break down dioxins and hydrochloric acid, then through sleeve filters to capture fine dust.

Water treatment

Refining waters are treated to recover base metals — copper, zinc, iron, lead and cadmium — then decalcified and reused within the factory as industrial water.

Supporting Orangutan Foundation International since 2018. Restoring habitat where mining has taken it.

Get started

Contact us to learn more about Australis Refinery.

Tell us what you have and we'll come back with terms, turnaround and how to get it to us securely.

1300 733 463 (07) 5574 6629 [email protected] Mon–Fri 8:30am–4:30pm, Ormeau QLD 4208

A new name

PMT Refinery is now Australis Refinery.

Same people, same Ormeau facility, same NATA-accredited laboratory — with a new name that says where your metal is refined. Nothing changes for existing clients: your contacts, account and turnaround times stay exactly as they were.

Read our story