Gold Trading Knowledge Base

Everything you need to know: finding legitimate sellers, escrow protection, assay certificates, inspection, and export to Dubai or Switzerland.

How gold flows from Eastern DRC through Kampala, Uganda to international markets via Entebbe Airport.

A gold assay certificate confirms purity and weight. Learn what it contains, how gold is tested, and what red flags to watch for.

Forms, purity levels, pricing, and why refineries worldwide source alluvial gold from DRC Congo.

Eastern DRC's three gold provinces produce thousands of kilograms annually. Learn about each region and how Congo Gold Connect sources from them.

Kampala has become the strategic gateway for DRC gold exports. Learn why Uganda's capital is the ideal meeting point for international gold buyers and sellers.

How is African gold priced? Learn the relationship between XAU/USD spot price, gold purity, and what you should expect to pay for verified DRC alluvial gold.

The African gold market has fraudsters. Learn the 10 most common gold scams, red flags to watch for, and how legitimate brokers like Congo Gold Connect differ.

What do gold refineries in Dubai and Switzerland actually look for in an African gold supplier? Purity, documentation, consistency, and compliance — here's the full picture.

Dubai is the world's largest gold trading hub. Here's exactly how to export verified DRC gold to Dubai refineries and traders legally and safely.

Gold dore bars are the raw smelted output of artisanal mining — high purity but unrefined. Learn what dore bars are, how they're priced, and how to buy them safely from DRC Africa.

Everything international buyers need to know about Uganda's gold export laws — permits, Bank of Uganda requirements, customs clearance, and how to export gold legally in 2026.

Refineries and institutional buyers require conflict-free sourcing. Here's exactly what OECD due diligence means for DRC gold and what documentation you should receive.

What does 1kg of African alluvial gold actually cost in 2026? Full breakdown of wholesale pricing from DRC — spot relationship, purity adjustments, broker fees, and real all-in prices.

Can you buy DRC Congo gold online safely? Yes — if you follow the right process. This guide covers escrow, video inspection, assay verification, and avoiding fraud in remote transactions.

With gold at record highs, smart investors are going direct to source. Here's why African alluvial gold is one of the best physical gold investments available.

Over 2 million people mine gold artisanally in DRC. This is how they do it — from panning and sluicing to dredging — and how their gold reaches international markets.

For commodity traders and refineries looking to buy African gold in bulk — quantities, pricing structures, documentation requirements, and how to establish a reliable supply chain.

East Africa's gold market is booming in 2026. DRC production, Uganda's export corridor, Dubai demand, and rising investor interest — a complete overview of where the market stands and where it's heading.

Switzerland processes more gold than any other country. Here's how African gold suppliers can meet Swiss refinery requirements — Valcambi, Argor-Heraeus, PAMP — documentation, compliance, and logistics.