HFM Gold
    Dubai Gold Souk
    Services • Alluvial Gold Purchasing

    Alluvial GoldPurchasing

    ASM alluvial dore from credible miners and licensed aggregators, processed through a rigorous three-stage onboarding and compliance workflow.

    ASM Sourcing & Smelted Dore Protocols

    ASM Alluvial Gold Sourcing & Smelted Dore Protocols

    HFM Gold Trading LLC purchases artisanal and small-TriangleAlert mining (ASM) alluvial gold through licensed intermediaries and aggregators. All material must arrive as smelted dore, supported by a documented chain of custody.

    Our alluvial purchasing desk applies the OECD Due Diligence Guidance for Responsible Supply Chains, with mandatory conflict minerals declarations and physical ground assessments for each new origin engagement.

    35%+Min Gold Content
    T+3Max Settlement
    2–100 kgLot Range
    OECDCompliance Framework
    Gold Craft
    Our Capabilities

    What We Offer

    ASM Alluvial Sourcing

    Artisanal and small-TriangleAlert mining (ASM) alluvial gold accepted from licensed aggregators and export intermediaries operating in FATF-aligned jurisdictions. All material must be smelted into dore form prior to acceptance.

    Technical Benchmarks

    Gold content accepted from 35% upward in alluvial dore. Weight range: 2–100 kg per lot. Moisture content below 0.5%. Silver and base metal contamination assessed against LBMA tolerances.

    OECD Conflict Minerals Protocol

    Mandatory conflict minerals declaration per the OECD Due Diligence Guidance for Responsible Supply Chains. Physical ground assessments conducted or third-party audit accepted in lieu.

    Exporter Onboarding

    ASM aggregators and licensed export intermediaries onboarded through our three-stage compliance workflow. Pre-approval required before any commercial engagement or physical receipt.

    Chain of Custody Tracing

    Every lot traced from pit-to-smelter. Documentation includes GPS extraction records, artisanal miner registrations, community engagement evidence, and beneficiary ownership disclosures.

    Jurisdictional Risk Assessment

    Accepted origins assessed against FATF grey-list, EU high-risk third country designations, and UN sanctions. Any jurisdictional changes trigger immediate suspension of onboarding pipeline.

    Onboarding Workflow

    The Three-Stage Process

    01

    Stage 1 — Compliance Vetting (Mandatory)

    Full KYC/KYB of the producing entity and export intermediary. Conflict minerals declaration (CMD) filed. Site verification through physical ground assessment or accredited third-party audit. OECD 5-Step Framework reviewed.

    02

    Stage 2 — Commercial Handover

    Agreed lot quantity and specification finalized. Pre-shipment sample dispatched for XRF indicative analysis. Logistics and chain of custody arrangements confirmed. Insurance and customs documentation prepared.

    03

    Stage 3 — Transaction Execution

    Physical delivery to our Deira facility. Fire assay commissioned through accredited laboratory. Final settlement price agreed based on LBMA benchmark. Wire transfer to verified banking counterpart within T+3.

    Questions

    Frequently Asked Questions

    No. We exclusively purchase alluvial gold that has been smelted into dore form. Loose alluvial dust introduces unacceptable contamination and chain-of-custody risks. Sellers must engage an accredited smelter before submission.

    We accept alluvial dore with a minimum gold content of 35%. Lots between 35–45% gold are subject to a supplementary deduction schedule to account for higher refining costs.

    The CMD requires identification of all beneficial owners in the supply chain, a declaration that no armed group has benefited from the trade, evidence of community engagement, and endorsement by the local regulatory authority.

    Yes, subject to full compliance vetting of the joint venture structure. All entities with beneficial ownership above 10% must be subject to KYC/KYB. The cooperative must hold a valid mining registration.

    Settlement is based on the LBMA AM/PM gold fix on the agreed pricing date, adjusted for the assay-confirmed gold content (via fire assay), less our standard deduction schedule for refining, assay, and logistics.

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    Private Consultation

    For alluvial gold inquiries or to begin the three-stage onboarding process, coordinate directly with HFM Gold Compliance Department.

    Headquarters

    106, Gold Land Building, Dubai, UAE

    Trading Desk

    +971 4 395 0866

    Correspondence

    info@hfmgold.com