Sourcing & origination
Identification and vetting of supply from producers, cooperatives and established traders, with origin documentation, KYC and sanctions screening completed before commitment.
Gold trading
From origin to outturn, on one accountable desk
We buy, upgrade and sell physical gold — handling the technical, security and compliance work that sits between a producer's parcel and a refinery's outturn.
Services
What the desk covers
Assay & verification
Independent assay, weight verification and photographic record of each parcel, so buyers price against evidence rather than description.
Refinery routing
Delivery into accredited refineries for upgrade to investment-grade bars, with outturn reconciliation shared with all parties.
Offtake & distribution
Sale of refined product to refineries, bullion dealers, institutional buyers and private clients, in agreed lot sizes and delivery windows.
Pricing & hedging
Transparent pricing referenced to the LBMA benchmark, with discount structures agreed in writing and price-fixing windows defined per contract.
Settlement
Bank-to-bank settlement through UAE banking channels, with terms — including escrow where appropriate — agreed before any metal moves.
Process
Six stages, documented at every handover
- Stage 01Enquiry & mandateWe scope volume, origin, form, destination and timeline, and confirm whether we can execute.
- Stage 02OnboardingFull KYC on counterparties, source-of-metal and source-of-funds documentation, sanctions and PEP screening.
- Stage 03ContractTerms, pricing basis, tolerances, insurance and settlement mechanics recorded in a signed agreement.
- Stage 04Assay & sealingParcel assayed, weighed, photographed, sealed and insured, with chain-of-custody opened.
- Stage 05TransportSecure movement coordinated by GTR Logistics or an approved partner, tracked door to door.
- Stage 06Outturn & settlementRefinery outturn reconciled against contract, funds settled and the file archived for audit.
Who we work with
Counterparties
- Accredited refineries in the UAE, Europe and Asia
- Mining groups, licensed exporters and producer cooperatives
- Bullion dealers and institutional buyers
- Family offices and private clients seeking allocated physical metal
- Security, vaulting and insurance providers supporting each movement
Before you enquire
To assess an opportunity quickly, it helps to have the following ready. We will always tell you if something is missing rather than proceed on assumption.
- Metal form, fineness and available quantity
- Country of origin and export documentation
- Current location and desired destination
- Preferred pricing basis and settlement route
- Counterparty identity and ownership structure