Explanatory Note
Title: Production of precious metals
It comprises the production and refining of raw or forged precious metals (gold, silver,
platinum, etc.) from ores or scrap, production of alloys of precious metals, of metals
semi-finished or powdered precious metals, of base metals plated with silver, gold, platinum,
using various processes. Includes manufacturing of precious metal wires by drawing, from
plates, sheets, strips and sheets of precious metals; recovery of silver from waste and scrap
by electrolytic refining and melting and casting of precious metals into ingots, blocks or forms
similar.
Does not include:
Production of watch cases in precious metals (26520);
Production of jewelry in precious metals (32122);