Gold Smelting Market Report 2025

The gold smelting market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $27.89 billion in 2024 to $29.94 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.3%. The growth during the historic period can be attributed to several factors, including the rising demand for gold jewelry and investment, the expanding use of gold in the electronics and industrial sectors, the growth of the jewelry and luxury goods industries, the increasing focus on environmental regulations and sustainability efforts, and the expansion of gold mining and exploration activities.

The gold smelting market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $39.33 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.1%. The projected growth during the forecast period can be attributed to several factors, including rising gold prices, increasing demand for gold in jewelry, electronics, and investment sectors, the expansion of electronic waste recycling, growing demand for gold as a safe-haven asset, and economic growth in emerging markets. Key trends during this period include technological advancements in smelting processes, improvements in smelting technologies, the development of greener and more environmentally friendly gold smelting methods, better mining equipment, and eco-friendly, energy-efficient furnace solutions.

The growth of the jewelry and luxury goods industries is expected to drive the expansion of the gold smelting market. These industries involve the creation, manufacturing, and distribution of high-value items such as fine jewelry, watches, designer accessories, and luxury fashion products. As disposable incomes rise, consumer spending on high-end items increases, which fuels demand for premium brands, exclusive designs, and personalized luxury experiences. Gold smelting ensures a pure, high-quality supply of gold, which is crucial for producing fine jewelry and luxury goods that meet industry standards and consumer expectations. For example, in February 2025, the World Gold Council reported that gold demand in 2024 reached 4,553.7 tons, an increase of 61.2 tons from 2023. This growth in the jewelry and luxury goods sectors is driving the demand for gold smelting.

Companies in the gold smelting market are focusing on expanding their refining capabilities through initiatives such as the inauguration of new facilities to improve efficiency, increase production capacity, and strengthen their market presence. For example, in August 2024, Royal Ghana Gold Refinery, a Ghana-based joint venture, opened its first commercial gold refinery in partnership with Rosy Royal Minerals and the central bank. The new facility, with a daily processing capacity of 400 kilograms of gold, can refine up to 120 tons annually, enough to process all of Ghana's gold production. This move aims to address challenges such as revenue loss from exporting unrefined gold and the smuggling of artisanal gold.

In October 2024, StoneX Group Inc., a financial services company based in the U.S., acquired the precious metal recovery and refining business of JBR Recovery Ltd., a UK-based company, for an undisclosed sum. This acquisition strengthens StoneX’s position in the precious metals market by integrating recycling and refining capabilities, enabling the company to manage the full lifecycle of metal trading. JBR Recovery specializes in extracting and recycling gold, silver, and other platinum group metals.

Major players in the gold smelting market are Newmont Corporation, Barrick Gold Corporation, Sibanye Stillwater Limited, Agnico Eagle Mines Limited, AngloGold Ashanti Limited, Gold Fields Limited, Polyus Gold International, Newcrest Mining Limited, Kinross Gold Corporation, Northern Star Resources Limited, Harmony Gold Mining Company Limited, Kirkland Lake Gold Ltd., Yamana Gold Inc., B2Gold Corp., Evolution Mining Limited, Eldorado Gold Corporation, OceanaGold Corporation, Equinox Gold Corp., Alamos Gold Inc., Lundin Gold Inc., Hecla Mining Company, Resolute Mining Limited, and China National Gold Group Corporation.

North America was the largest region in the gold smelting market in 2024. The regions covered in gold smelting report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa. The countries covered in the gold smelting market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

Gold smelting is the process of heating gold ore or scrap gold to melt it, allowing the separation of impurities and the extraction of pure gold. High temperatures, often achieved in a furnace, are used, and chemical agents such as flux (such as borax or soda ash) may be added to eliminate unwanted minerals and metals. The outcome is purified, molten gold, which can then be molded into bars, coins, or other shapes.

The main methods of gold smelting include cupellation, electrolysis, and refining. Cupellation is a technique used to separate precious metals such as gold from base metals by heating the sample in a special cupel that absorbs impurities. This method is commonly used to refine gold by removing metals such as silver and lead. Gold can be sourced from ores, recycled gold, and placer gold, and it is applied in various industries such as jewelry, electronics, dentistry, and investment.

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The gold smelting market consists of sales of smelted gold, gold ingots, and bullion. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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