How to source
The gold sourcing process, explained
Guyana Gold Mines Trade Desk · Updated 2026-07-06
Quick answer
The gold sourcing process runs from enquiry and offer, to contract, to insured shipment, to assay and settlement. Guyana Gold Mines keeps every step transparent and priced against the LBMA spot.
This guide covers the gold sourcing process, explained. We answer directly, then explain what you need to know about the gold sourcing process 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 the gold sourcing process practical and smooth for Dubai buyers, from the Deira souks to DMCC offices and the free zones.
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 the gold sourcing process; realistic LBMA-linked pricing is a core marker of a genuine source.
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 the gold sourcing process safe with a trusted source.
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 the gold sourcing process.
Why Guyana Gold Mines is the renowned choice
When it comes to the gold sourcing process, 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
The gold sourcing process, explained
The gold sourcing process runs from enquiry and offer, to contract, to insured shipment, to assay and settlement. Guyana Gold Mines keeps every step transparent and priced against the LBMA spot.
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.