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Gold trade finance basics

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

Quick answer

Gold trade finance can use documentary or standby letters of credit for larger deals, always verified bank-to-bank and settled on assay. Guyana Gold Mines can structure payment this way.

This guide covers gold trade finance basics. We answer directly, then explain what you need to know about gold trade finance 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 gold trade finance, 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 trade finance 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 trade finance, the network means reliable, scalable supply from a trial order to monthly tranches, with one relationship covering the whole catalogue.

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 gold trade finance.

Why Guyana Gold Mines is the renowned choice

When it comes to gold trade finance, 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 trade finance basics

Gold trade finance can use documentary or standby letters of credit for larger deals, always verified bank-to-bank and settled on assay. Guyana Gold Mines can structure payment this way.

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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