Governance & Ethics

Compliance & Responsible Sourcing

Alixyz S.A. is committed to upholding the highest standards of regulatory compliance, business ethics, and responsible sourcing in the trading of rare metals.

Regulatory Framework

Swiss Anti-Money Laundering Act (LBA/GwG)

Full compliance with the Swiss Federal Act on Combating Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing.

EU Conflict Minerals Regulation

Compliance with Regulation (EU) 2017/821 on supply chain due diligence obligations.

OECD Due Diligence Guidance

Implementation of the OECD Due Diligence Guidance for Responsible Supply Chains of Minerals from Conflict-Affected Areas.

International Sanctions

Continuous monitoring and compliance with Swiss (SECO), European (EU) and international (UN) sanctions regimes.

KYC / AML Procedures

Alixyz S.A. applies rigorous Know Your Customer (KYC) and Anti-Money Laundering (AML) procedures:

Systematic identity verification of all business partners

Ultimate Beneficial Owner (UBO) screening

Continuous screening against international sanctions lists

Country and sector risk assessment

Monitoring of unusual transactions

Regular staff training on compliance obligations

Reporting to the Money Laundering Reporting Office (MROS) in case of suspicion

Responsible Sourcing

Our responsible sourcing policy is built on five fundamental pillars:

01

Traceability

Full traceability of material origins, from mine to end customer.

02

Due Diligence

Thorough assessment of each supplier according to OECD criteria and international standards.

03

Conflict Zones

Zero tolerance policy for minerals from uncertified conflict zones.

04

Human Rights

Verification of human rights and working conditions throughout the supply chain.

05

Environment

Assessment of environmental impact of our suppliers' mining operations.

Certifications & Standards

Corporate Governance

The governance of Alixyz S.A. is built on principles of transparency, accountability, and integrity:

  • Independent Board of Directors with sector expertise
  • Dedicated compliance committee for risk oversight
  • Annual external audit of accounts and procedures
  • Code of conduct applicable to all employees
  • Whistleblowing channel for ethical violations
  • Anti-corruption policy compliant with the OECD Convention

Compliance Contact

For any questions regarding our compliance policy, KYC procedures, or responsible sourcing program:

Compliance Department

Email : info@alixyz.ch

Alixyz S.A. – Rue du Crêt 3a – 2300 La Chaux-de-Fonds – Switzerland

External References