Chain of custody
Complete chain of custody documentation from the mine site through to delivery.
Specifications and quality assurance.
What the material is, how it is verified, and what travels with it. Every consignment is assayed individually and quoted against its own assay report.
Technical specifications.
Headline parameters across the alluvial range.
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Gold content | 97–98%+ (≈ 970–980 fineness) |
| Form factor | Doré bars, dust, flakes |
| Source origin | West African alluvial deposits |
| Certification | Full compliance documentation |
Typical values. Every consignment is assayed individually and quoted against its own assay report.
Quality assurance.
Six controls applied to every consignment before it moves.
Third-party assay
Independent verification and assaying, with the report travelling alongside the metal.
International standards
Compliance with international standards governing the trade and movement of precious metals.
Insurance & authenticity
Insurance and authenticity guarantees covering the consignment in transit.
Quality control testing
Regular quality control testing across batches, not only at the point of sale.
Ethical sourcing
Ethical sourcing verification as part of our partnership requirements.
The West African source advantage.
NIARA GROUP partners directly with mining operations in West Africa, giving access to high-quality alluvial gold at the source.
Direct source access
Direct mining partnerships eliminate intermediaries between the mine and the buyer.
Real-time quality control
Quality is controlled at source rather than inferred later in the chain.
Competitive pricing
Direct access removes the margins that accumulate along a longer chain.
Consistent supply
Established partnerships support supply reliability rather than one-off parcels.
Complete transparency
Origin is documented and verifiable at every stage of the journey.
Sustainable practices
Sustainable and ethical practices are a condition of the partnerships we hold.
From mine to market.
Five stages between the mine site and the buyer, each leaving a document behind it.
Mine site, West Africa
Direct partnership. Material is bought at source from the mining operation.
Assay & documentation
Independent assay and certificate of origin issued for the consignment.
Export permit & customs
Government authorisation and customs clearance in the country of origin.
Dubai
Logistics, insurance and settlement coordinated from the headquarters.
Buyer
Delivered with the full documentation set and a named contact for follow-up.
See the paperwork before you commit.
We are happy to walk through a sample documentation set so you know exactly what arrives with a consignment.