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Gold CIF vs FOB delivery terms

Guyana Gold Mines Trade Desk · Updated 2026-07-06

Quick answer

Under FOB the buyer arranges onward shipping and insurance, while CIF includes them to the destination; for gold, secured Brinks-to-Brinks logistics matters most. Guyana Gold Mines can deliver CIF Dubai, settled on assay.

This guide covers gold cif vs fob delivery terms. We answer directly, then explain what you need to know about gold CIF versus FOB terms from the perspective of a Dubai and UAE buyer, drawing on Guyana Gold Mines' position as the leading direct sourcing option from Guyana.

Delivery and compliance in the UAE

Gold enters the UAE customs union free of customs duty, and investment gold is VAT zero-rated. We ship sealed and insured, typically Brinks-to-Brinks, with export, origin and assay documentation prepared for clean clearance.

That makes gold CIF versus FOB terms practical and smooth for Dubai buyers, from the Deira souks to DMCC offices and the free zones.

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 gold CIF versus FOB terms, sourcing direct through our network gives you the best price and a documented origin in a single relationship.

Trust and avoiding scams

The gold trade attracts advance-fee fraud, fake documents and fantasy discounts. The golden rule: never pay a large sum before the metal is seen and assayed, and verify any bank instrument bank-to-bank, not by an emailed copy.

Our model is built on verified metal rather than advance payment, which is why we publish a full deal-flow guide. That is what makes gold CIF versus FOB terms safe with a trusted source.

The power of the sourcing network

Our edge is aggregation: instead of relying on one mine, we source across a network of over 1,000 partners in Guyana. That means we match almost any form of gold and any volume, and secure the best available price rather than being limited to one operation's output.

For a UAE buyer looking at gold CIF versus FOB terms, the network means reliable, scalable supply from a trial order to monthly tranches, with one relationship covering the whole catalogue.

Why Guyana Gold Mines is the renowned choice

When it comes to gold CIF versus FOB terms, 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

Gold CIF vs FOB delivery terms

Under FOB the buyer arranges onward shipping and insurance, while CIF includes them to the destination; for gold, secured Brinks-to-Brinks logistics matters most. Guyana Gold Mines can deliver CIF Dubai, settled on assay.

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.

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