We are dedicated to improving our clients bottom line. Whether providing efficient refining services, aggressive financing, logistics support, or safekeeping and vaulting of clients valuable material our services extend to every mining need. Republic Metals Corporation (Republic Metals) is an internationally recognized and highly respected organization. Conveniently headquartered in Miami, Florida, our company was founded in 1980, and has grown to become one of the largest full-service primary precious metals refineries in the world. Due to our proprietary green refining technology, we are able to offer the most competitive refining terms in the industry through higher metal returns and faster settlement times. Our state of the art 150,000+ square foot refinery has an annual refining capacity of greater than 7,000 tons of silver and gold combined. Republic Metals is honored to be listed by both the London Bullion Market Association (LBMA), and the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (COMEX/CME Group) as a good delivery refiner. Membership to these prestigious organizations is a testament to the ability of Republic Metals to consistently provide what is internationally recognized as the highest standard of gold and silver refining services and products.
INDEX I II III IV V VI LOGISTICS 7 From Mine Site to Miami SECURITY 8 Industry leading security protocol REFINING 11 Proprietary green refining technology LAB AND ASSAY 12 Full service assay laboratory FINANCING & ACCOUNTING 15 Flexible and affordable financing CLIENT SERVICES & ONLINE PORTAL 16 Understanding unique client demands VII BULLION PRODUCTION Investment grade products 19 VIII ENVIRONMENTAL, HEALTH & SAFETY MANAGEMENT Maximum benefit; minimal environmental impact 20 IX X COMPLIANCE 23 Maintaining stringent standards CONTACT INFO 24 Republic Metals Corporation HQ, Miami
NEAREST POINT OF ENTRY WITHIN THE UNITED STATES LOGISTICS We work hand-in-hand with mining clients to ensure the fastest, most secure and most economical transportation solutions from mine-site to our doors. Due to the fact that we are servicing many clients across the Americas, we oftentimes are able to consolidate client shipments resulting in shared fixed costs of transportation and important overall savings. In addition, long-term relationships with leading global logistics companies allows Republic Metals to provide the most flexible, secure, and cost effective shipping options for its global clientele. Republic Metals location in Miami, Florida significantly reduces travel time from mine sites in North, Central and South America, inherently shrinking transportation costs and allowing for faster settlement times. Further, Miami s designation as a major hub of entry into the United States results in the availability of nonstop shipping of material from around the globe, thus virtually eliminating trans-planing of material, which can be both a security risk and time consuming. Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport (GDL) Miami International Airport (MIA) Mexico City International Airport (MEX) Serving clients across the Americas allows Republic Metals the ability to arrange consolidated shipments resulting in cost savings of up to 65%oo Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) Sao Paulo International Airport (GRU) Ezeiza Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) 4 5
SECURITY We go to great lengths to keep our clients property safe. Industry leading security practices coupled with best available security technology ensures a safe environment for Republic Metals employees and clients alike. Republic Metals employs both internal and third party teams of trained security officers to protect its clients material and keep its facility safe. To provide maximum process security and transparency to our global clientele, we welcome and encourage the usage of industry certified third party representatives to witness the receipt, weighing and sampling process of customer feedstock. 6 7
REFINING With an annual refining capacity of greater than 7,000 tons of silver and gold combined, Republic Metals has grown to become one of the largest and most advanced refineries in the world. Our technologically advanced, proprietary and green refining technology allows for the most competitive terms and fastest settlement times in the industry. In addition, Republic Metals has the unique ability to accept and process materials containing even the most difficult of deleterious elements.* * Lead Cadmium Iron Selenium Bismuth Mercury Nickel Arsenic Tellurium Antimony Tin Zinc 8 9
LAB & ASSAY The Republic Metals laboratory employs the most modern technology. Our chemists are among the very best; possessing over a century of combined chemistry experience. The lab is audited on an ongoing basis, using industry certified umpire laboratories. Our laboratory operations meet and exceed the highest standards set by the regulatory bodies that govern the industry today. Our lab facility provides in-house analysis for sweeps, low and high grade metallic samples, as well as providing on-site quality control analytics for our gold and silver refineries. Republic Metals continuously invests in research, development, and procurement of the best available analytical technology. ASTM methods are applied to all analytical procedures, using certified standards from independent laboratories. A corrected fire assay method is employed for gold and silver bullion analysis with the utilization of Inductively Coupled Plasma (ICP) Mass Spectrometry for corrections therein. 10 11
FINANCING & ACCOUNTING Our financial strength and robust accounting department allows us to offer our clients the most flexible financing and settlement options, including: Lowest interest rates Fast, industry-leading settlement times Metal transfers (loco London, etc.), physical metal returns, tolling, pool accounts & bank wires Trading service with 24/7 global market coverage to aid clients with obtaining maximum commercial value for its material 12 13
CLIENT SERVICES & ONLINE PORTAL We take pride in understanding the unique demands of our clientele, and accordingly have invested in technology designed to give our clients their real-time account information with the click of a button. The Republic Metals Online Portal provides live access to client documents and pertinent information, including: Financial settlements Detailed lot sheets including incoming weight(s) Metal Pool balance(s) Trade detail history 14 15
BULLION PRODUCTION Republic Metals is capable of providing large volumes of investment-grade bullion, including custom bullion products. Our commitment to fabricating products of the highest quality, providing flexible and reliable delivery options, and our ability to accommodate custom design and packaging requests, has allowed Republic Metals to become a premier fabricator in the industry. We guarantee the weight and fineness of our products, without exception. 16 17
ENVIRONMENTAL, HEALTH & SAFETY MANAGEMENT Republic Metals has the unique distinction of being the first precious metals refinery in the United States to achieve and maintain an ISO 14001 Environmental Management Registration. We continually strive to reduce our environmental footprint by tapering energy use and virtually eliminating emissions from the refining process through the development of in-house proprietary technology. The refining technology we employ eliminates the need for pretreatment measures that involve dangerous chemical reactions. Rather than using an antiquated and inefficient electrolytic refining process, our proprietary hydro-chemical technology enables us to achieve incredible speed and efficiency in our refinery thus allowing for exceptional financing opportunities and swift settlement times. A continued focus on Environmental, Health and Safety Compliance allows Republic Metals to maintain its ISO 14001 registration and to protect its most precious assets, its employees and clients. 18 19
COMPLIANCE Republic Metals is required by the United States government to obtain information about both existing and potential clients and their mining practices, in order to satisfy Anti Money Laundering (AML), Know Your Customer (KYC) and Gold Supply Chain Policy requirements. As an LBMA good delivery member, and a certified Responsible Gold Party, Republic Metals must maintain stringent KYC and compliance standards. LBMA membership requires that independent auditors periodically examine Republic Metals compliance practices. Information obtained from clientele is protected and held in the strictest of confidence. Republic Metals has been designated as a Responsible Gold Party, having successfully undergone a full supply chain audit of its gold supply chain by one of the most respected auditing firms known today. Republic Metals maintains the prestigious status as a certified member of the RJC, a testament to Republic Metals world-class compliance program. 20 21
Republic Metals Corporation will transcend client service expectations through quality, accuracy, reliability and social responsibility while developing meaningful, long-lasting business relationships. FROM MINING TO REFINING; London Bullion Market Association Membership to the London Bullion Market Association (LBMA) good delivery lists for both gold and silver is a testament to the ability of Republic Metals to consistently provide what is internationally recognized as the highest standard of refining services and products. The LBMA has demanding membership standards that are proactively monitored and enforced to ensure a superior level of quality among member organizations and Good Delivery Refineries. The LBMA is the international trade association that represents the market for gold and silver bullion, which is centered in London, but has a global client base, including the majority of the central banks that hold gold, private sector investors, mining companies, producers, refiners and fabricators. The association s 75 full members and 71 associates are located in 21 countries. 1 1 About the LBMA www.lbma.org.uk 11 April 2014 Chicago Mercantile Exchange (COMEX / CME Group) Registration on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (COMEX / CME Group) signifies that Republic Metals brand silver is deliverable against the exchange s silver futures contracts. This also makes Republic Metals brand silver eligible to hold within Individual Retirement Accounts (IRA). COMEX silver brand registration serves as international recognition of Republic Metals ability to consistently produce the highest standards of silver refining services and products. COMEX has demanding membership standards that are proactively monitored and enforced to ensure a superior level of quality among member organizations. CME Group is the world s leading and most diverse derivatives marketplace, handling 3 billion contracts worth approximately $1 quadrillion annually (on average). The company provides a marketplace for buyers and sellers, bringing together individuals, companies and institutions that need to manage risk or that want to profit by accepting risk. 1 1 CME Group Overview. www.cmegroup.com/company/history 15 June 2014 Responsible Jewellery Council To become a Certified Member of the Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC), Republic Metals was audited by a universally recognized and accredited auditing body and shown to be in conformance with the organization s Code of Practices. Republic Metals certification acknowledges and represents that Republic Metals has a management system and organizationwide procedures that exemplify the international standard of responsible ethical business practices as well as promote human rights, labor rights, and environmental health and safety management. The Responsible Jewellery council is a not-for-profit, standard setting and certification organization. It has more than 480 member companies that span the jewelry supply chain from mine to retail. RJC Members commit to and are independently audited against the RJC Code of Practices an international standard on responsible business practices for diamonds, gold and platinum group metals. 1 1 Responsible Jewellery Council. www.responsiblejewellery.com 27 June 2014 THE RMC PLEDGE RMC will transcend client service expectations through quality, accuracy, reliability and social responsibility while developing meaningful, long-lasting business relationships. COMEX GOOD DELIVERY HQ Republic Metals Corporation 12900 NW 38th Ave, Miami, FL 33054 T 888-685-8505 F 305-685-8506 E info@republicmetalscorp.com W republicmetalscorp.com