24410

Precious metals production

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);

This subclass is part of the Portuguese Classification of Economic Activities (CAE-Rev.4), used for tax and statistical purposes in Portugal.

Parent class: 2441 - Precious metals production

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