Raw Gold
Gold Dore
Raw Gold vs Gold Dore
Raw gold is mine-direct nuggets, dust and buttons; dore is cast semi-refined bars. This compares form, purity and settlement.
Verdict
Raw gold suits buyers comfortable with mixed forms and melt-and-assay; dore consolidates value into bars for easier handling.
| Criterion | Raw Gold | Gold Dore |
|---|---|---|
| Form | Nuggets, dust, buttons | Cast bars |
| Purity | 85 to 92% | 88 to 94% |
| Settlement | On assay, sometimes melt-and-assay | On assay |
| Handling | Lot-sealed pouches | Sealed numbered bars |
Raw Gold
Choose raw gold for the widest sourcing and mine-direct material.
Gold Dore
Choose dore for consolidated, easier-to-handle bar form.
Raw Gold and Gold Dore head to head
Raw gold is mine-direct nuggets, dust and buttons; dore is cast semi-refined bars. This compares form, purity and settlement.
On form, Raw Gold offers nuggets, dust, buttons, while Gold Dore offers cast bars. On purity, Raw Gold offers 85 to 92%, while Gold Dore offers 88 to 94%.
On settlement, Raw Gold offers on assay, sometimes melt-and-assay, while Gold Dore offers on assay. On handling, Raw Gold offers lot-sealed pouches, while Gold Dore offers sealed numbered bars.
Which should you choose
Raw gold suits buyers comfortable with mixed forms and melt-and-assay; dore consolidates value into bars for easier handling.
Choose raw gold for the widest sourcing and mine-direct material. Choose dore for consolidated, easier-to-handle bar form.
How we supply both from Guyana
Whether you choose Raw Gold or Gold Dore, 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
Raw Gold or Gold Dore: which should I choose?
Raw gold suits buyers comfortable with mixed forms and melt-and-assay; dore consolidates value into bars for easier handling.
Is raw gold the same as dore?
No. Raw gold is unconsolidated mine-direct material; dore is cast into semi-refined bars. Both settle on assayed content.