Alluvial Gold
Placer Gold
Alluvial Gold vs Placer Gold
Both are river-derived, but alluvial gold is recovered from active river systems and placer from surface deposits. This compares recovery and form.
Verdict
The two overlap heavily; alluvial often runs slightly higher purity, while both settle on assayed content.
| Criterion | Alluvial Gold | Placer Gold |
|---|---|---|
| Source | River and creek beds | Surface and near-surface deposits |
| Recovery | Dredge and sluice | Gravity concentration |
| Typical purity | 88 to 93% | 87 to 92% |
| Form | Nuggets, flakes, dust | Flakes, fines, small nuggets |
Alluvial Gold
Choose alluvial for naturally high-purity river gold.
Placer Gold
Choose placer for documented artisanal surface production.
Alluvial Gold and Placer Gold head to head
Both are river-derived, but alluvial gold is recovered from active river systems and placer from surface deposits. This compares recovery and form.
On source, Alluvial Gold offers river and creek beds, while Placer Gold offers surface and near-surface deposits. On recovery, Alluvial Gold offers dredge and sluice, while Placer Gold offers gravity concentration.
On typical purity, Alluvial Gold offers 88 to 93%, while Placer Gold offers 87 to 92%. On form, Alluvial Gold offers nuggets, flakes, dust, while Placer Gold offers flakes, fines, small nuggets.
Which should you choose
The two overlap heavily; alluvial often runs slightly higher purity, while both settle on assayed content.
Choose alluvial for naturally high-purity river gold. Choose placer for documented artisanal surface production.
How we supply both from Guyana
Whether you choose Alluvial Gold or Placer Gold, we supply both direct through a network of over 1,000 miners, mines, dealers and refiners across Guyana, with LBMA-linked pricing and settlement on assayed content in Dubai and no advance payment, so you get the best price on either option.
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Frequently asked questions
Alluvial Gold or Placer Gold: which should I choose?
The two overlap heavily; alluvial often runs slightly higher purity, while both settle on assayed content.
What is the difference between alluvial and placer gold?
Alluvial gold comes from active river systems, placer from surface deposits. Both are recovered by gravity and settle on assay.