Precious Metals
Gold — Sourcing, Verification and Buyer Requirements
Gold enquiries are handled through documented channels in the Democratic Republic of Congo and the wider Central African region, with partners and counterparties assessed before any commercial discussion advances.
Overview
Gold at a glance
Gold moves internationally on the strength of two things: what the assay says, and what the documents prove. Afrimet Global Resources structures every gold discussion around both, and treats neither as settled until independently established.
We do not describe standing stock, hold-out quantities or guaranteed monthly volumes. Availability is confirmed transaction by transaction with the relevant partner, and all terms are fixed in an executed contract before value moves.
Where material originates in higher-risk jurisdictions, enhanced due diligence is applied to origin, chain of custody and the authority of each party to sell.
Key parameters
- Typical forms
- Doré, refined bars, by-product gold
- Purity basis
- Established by independent assay at the agreed point
- Origin
- Democratic Republic of Congo and Central African channels
- Verification
- Independent sampling, assay and weight verification
- Documentation
- Origin, export, customs and chain-of-custody records
- Availability
- Confirmed per transaction; never represented as standing stock
In practice
How gold material is handled
Material is described against a written specification, sampled and assayed by an independent party, and weighed at the point named in the contract. Origin, export and inspection documentation is prepared to the requirements of the country of export.
Nothing on this page represents available stock, guaranteed quantity or a firm offer. Availability, grade and commercial terms are confirmed per transaction and remain subject to verification, documentation, contract and applicable law.
Product forms
Forms of Gold discussed
Doré
Semi-refined material where purity is established by independent assay rather than by declaration, with the refining route agreed in advance.
Refined bars
Bars from recognised refining routes, subject to verification of hallmark, serial records and supporting documentation.
Concentrate and by-product gold
Gold reporting to concentrate from polymetallic material, valued on the settlement terms written into the contract.
Applications
Where it is used
- Refining and bullion trade
- Investment and custody holdings under documented arrangements
- Jewellery manufacturing supply chains
- Electronics and industrial applications
Buyer requirements
What we ask for before terms
- Company registration documents, beneficial-ownership details and authorised representative
- KYC/AML and sanctions screening completed before commercial terms are discussed
- Written specification: form, grade or assay basis, quantity, tolerance and packaging
- Destination country, port, refinery or facility and preferred Incoterm
- Evidence of financial capacity appropriate to the size of the enquiry
Questions
Frequently asked questions
Can you guarantee a monthly gold tonnage?
No. Any figure discussed is indicative only. Quantities are confirmed for a specific transaction with the relevant partner and become firm only in an executed contract.
How is purity established?
By independent assay at the point written into the contract, not by seller declaration. Settlement follows the assay basis agreed in advance.
Who arranges inspection?
An independent surveyor or laboratory appointed under the contract. Buyers or their authorised representatives may attend where the contract provides for it.
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Contact us
Send a requirement to the commercial team.
Discuss your gold requirement
Availability, specification and commercial terms are confirmed per transaction and subject to verification, documentation, contract and applicable law.