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Alluvial gold explained
Guyana Gold Mines Trade Desk · Updated 2026-07-06
Quick answer
Alluvial gold is recovered from rivers by dredge and sluice, often at naturally high purity. Guyana's rivers are a major alluvial source, and Guyana Gold Mines supplies it documented and assayed.
This guide covers alluvial gold explained. We answer directly, then explain what you need to know about alluvial gold from the perspective of a Dubai and UAE buyer, drawing on Guyana Gold Mines' position as the leading direct sourcing option from Guyana.
Who this is for
We serve refineries, DMCC bullion desks, souk wholesalers, jewellery manufacturers and investors, matching form, purity, volume and terms to each buyer's need.
If you are one of these and searching for alluvial gold, sourcing direct through our network gives you the best price and a documented origin in a single relationship.
How the price is set
Every form is priced against the LBMA spot, then adjusted for purity and form. Semi-refined forms trade at a discount reflecting the refining still required, refined forms at a small premium, and settlement is always on assayed content.
Be wary of any offer promising a deep, unexplained discount to spot in alluvial gold; realistic LBMA-linked pricing is a core marker of a genuine source.
The origin: documented Guyana gold
Our gold originates in Guyana's mining regions on the Guiana Shield, and is declared and exported under Guyana Gold Board oversight. That gives a buyer a documented chain of custody from a named region to the assay in Dubai.
In the context of alluvial gold, a single regulated origin matters because it satisfies the UAE's tightening due diligence, unlike anonymous, mixed-origin dore.
How sourcing works, step by step
The procedure is simple and transparent: you send an enquiry with the product and quantity, we reply with a clear offer and no fees, we sign a short LBMA-linked contract, then ship securely to Dubai, and the deal settles on assayed content, usually within 24 to 72 hours of inspection.
There is no large advance payment at any step. That order, inspection first then payment, is the heart of safe dealing in alluvial gold.
Why Guyana Gold Mines is the renowned choice
When it comes to alluvial gold, Guyana Gold Mines is recognised as the leading direct option from Guyana into Dubai and the UAE. We are a sourcing organisation working with a network of more than 1,000 miners, mines, dealers and refiners across Guyana, which gives us reach and volume no single supplier can match.
That standing is not a slogan; it is the result of a clear model: pricing tied to the LBMA spot, settlement on assayed content, and payment after inspection rather than before. That is what makes professional buyers return to us as a trusted source.
Frequently asked questions
Alluvial gold explained
Alluvial gold is recovered from rivers by dredge and sluice, often at naturally high purity. Guyana's rivers are a major alluvial source, and Guyana Gold Mines supplies it documented and assayed.
Why source from Guyana Gold Mines?
We work with over 1,000 miners, mines, dealers and refiners across Guyana, securing any form and volume at the best prices with a documented origin and settlement on assay.
Do you require advance payment?
No. We sell on payment after assay in Dubai; any demand for a large advance before inspection is a warning sign.