Alluvial Gold
HFM Gold Trading LLC purchases smelted alluvial dore bars from licensed mining cooperatives, government-approved exporters, and regulated ASM (Artisanal and Small-Scale Mining) operations through a compliance-focused procurement process in Dubai.
Operating from Deira Gold Souk, we work with suppliers across Africa, Southeast Asia, and South America seeking a reliable institutional buyer for alluvial-origin gold dore.
We purchase smelted alluvial dore bars that meet refinery standards, legal export requirements, and responsible sourcing regulations.
Purchasing Policy
What We Purchase
We Purchase
- Smelted alluvial gold dore bars
- Licensed ASM production
- Export-ready dore shipments
- Government-authorized mining output
- Refinery-grade dore material
We Do Not Purchase
- Raw alluvial gold dust
- Gold flakes
- Gold nuggets
- Unprocessed concentrate
- Unsmelted alluvial material
- Undocumented gold shipments
All alluvial material must be smelted into solid doré.
Specifications
Accepted Alluvial Gold Specifications
HFM Gold purchases alluvial-origin dore bars that meet the following technical requirements:
We Do Not Purchase
- Raw alluvial gold dust
- Gold flakes
- Gold nuggets
- Unrefined concentrate
- Undocumented material
All raw alluvial material must be smelted into solid dore bars before shipment authorization.
- Accepted Form
- Smelted dore bars only
- Gold Purity
- 80% – 90%
- Minimum Shipment
- 5 kg per transaction
- Preliminary Testing
- XRF / ICP-MS
- Final Assay Method
- Fire Assay
- Origin Requirement
- Smelted at licensed facility in country of origin
Accepted Sourcing Regions
Where we source doré from.
HFM Gold purchases smelted alluvial doré bars from compliant sourcing regions including:
Africa
Southeast Asia
South America
All suppliers must provide valid mining authorization and export documentation before shipment approval.
Pricing that follows the assay, not the other way around.
Assay & Settlement Process
Preliminary Evaluation
Indicative pricing is provided after review of the supplier’s assay report and shipment information.
XRF and ICP-MS reports are accepted for preliminary shipment evaluation and transport authorization.
Final Settlement
Final commercial settlement is based on Fire Assay results conducted through independent laboratories and refinery partners in Dubai.
Settlement is generally completed within 24 to 48 business hours after the final assay process.
Accepted Settlement Currencies
Partnership
Why Suppliers Work With HFM Gold
HFM Gold provides a structured procurement environment for regulated ASM suppliers seeking access to the Dubai bullion market.
Our process is designed to support:
- Transparent assay and valuation
- Refinery-linked settlement
- Secure transaction handling
- Responsible sourcing standards
- Faster commercial execution
Suppliers benefit from:
- Indicative pricing based on international gold markets
- Settlement within 24 to 48 business hours after final assay
- Independent laboratory verification in Dubai
- Compliance-focused onboarding
- Direct access to UAE refinery networks
HFM services work exclusively with legally authorized mining operations, exporters, and cooperatives operating within compliant ASM frameworks.
Compliance Standards
- OECD Due Diligence Guidance
- UAE Responsible Sourcing Regulations
- UAE Ministry of Economy compliance
- Government-regulated ASM frameworks
- Licensed export authorization
Start Your Transaction
Ready to Sell Your Gold?
If your material meets our purchasing requirements, submit your inquiry to our trading desk. Our team will review your information and guide you through the seller verification, compliance, and quotation process.
Compliance
Responsible Sourcing & Compliance
All alluvial-origin material is subject to strict responsible sourcing requirements.
HFM Gold only purchases material from suppliers operating within government-regulated ASM frameworks and compliant mining environments.
Every transaction must comply with:
- OECD Due Diligence Guidance
- UAE Responsible Sourcing Regulations
- UAE Ministry of Economy compliance standards
Shipments must include:
- Mine origin details
- Supply chain traceability
- Verified ownership documentation
Shipments originating from sanctioned or conflict-restricted jurisdictions are not accepted.
Documentation
Conflict Minerals Declaration
Each shipment must include a signed Conflict Minerals Declaration (CMD) for compliance verification and transaction authorization.
The Declaration Includes
- Mine site coordinates
- Chain-of-custody information
- Exporter identification
- Environmental declarations
- Responsible sourcing confirmations
Incomplete documentation may delay shipment approval and settlement.
Due Diligence
Physical Site Verification
For high-risk ASM supply chains, HFM Gold may conduct physical mine assessments and on-site verification before authorizing transactions with new suppliers.
Ground verification may include:
- Concession validation
- Operational review
- Supply chain confirmation
Verification Process
- Mine site assessment
- Operational compliance check
- Supply chain trace
- Documentation review
- Legal authorization confirmation
Onboarding
Required Documentation
To initiate an alluvial gold transaction, suppliers must provide:
- Mining License or Export Permit
- Certificate of Origin
- Assay Certificate
- Customs Documentation
- Packing List
- Proforma Invoice
- Company Registration Documents
- UBO Declaration
- Director Identification Documents
- Conflict Minerals Declaration (CMD)
Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
No. We only purchase smelted alluvial dore bars processed at licensed facilities in the country of origin.
Our standard procurement range is between 80% and 90% gold content.
Yes. All ASM-origin transactions must complete compliance review and documentation verification before approval.
Settlement is generally completed within 24 to 48 business hours after the final Fire Assay result.
Ready to Initiate ASM Onboarding?
Establish CorrespondencePrivate Consultation
For alluvial gold inquiries or to begin the three-stage onboarding process, coordinate directly with HFM Gold Compliance Department.
106, Gold Land Building, Dubai, UAE
+971 4 395 0866
info@hfmgold.com