Responsible Sourcing

Ethical. Traceable. Compliant — Our commitment to responsible supply of gold, doré and precious metals.

Responsible Sourcing

Ethical. Traceable. Compliant — Our commitment to responsible supply of gold, doré and precious metals.

Fully Traceable Supply Chain

Complete chain of custody from mine to vault with verified documentation at every step, ensuring full transparency and accountability.

LBMA & DMCC Aligned

Our sourcing framework reflects global best practices aligned with LBMA Good Delivery standards, DMCC protocols, and OECD Due Diligence Guidance.

Conflict-Free Guarantee

Zero tolerance for conflict minerals, sanctioned entities, or human rights violations. Every source undergoes rigorous screening and validation.

Responsibly sourced gold nugget

Our Sourcing Standards

Legally Produced

All gold is legally produced and exported under applicable law

Conflict-Free

Not associated with human rights abuses or conflict zones

ESG-Aligned

Respecting environmental and community standards

Fully Compliant

Federal Decree-Law No. 10 of 2025, FATF, LBMA Responsible Gold Guidance

Sanctions Screened

Complete screening against all applicable sanctions lists

Independent Verification

Third-party audits and assay verification for all sources

8-Step Due Diligence Process

1

Risk Screening

Sanctions, PEP & adverse media checks

2

KYC/KYB Verification

Legal and operational document verification

3

Supply-Chain Mapping

Complete chain from mine to refinery

4

Assay Verification

Independent preliminary and final assays

5

On-site Audit

Third-party validation for high-risk suppliers

6

Contracting

SPA/FCO with ESG representations

7

Chain-of-Custody

Sealed logistics with full documentation

8

Final Settlement

Payment after compliance clearance

Regulatory Alignment

FATF Recommendations 22-25 (DNFBPs)

Federal Decree-Law No. 10 of 2025

Cabinet Decision No. 134 of 2025

LBMA Responsible Gold Guidance

OECD Due Diligence + ASGM Supplement

UN/OFAC/EU/UK/CBUAE Sanctions Screening

Supply Origin Framework

Gold Brick accepts doré and mine-sourced gold only from jurisdictions with functioning export licensing and regulatory oversight. This framework is reviewed annually and updated in line with FATF grey/black list revisions and UN Security Council designations.

Accepted — Standard Due Diligence

West Africa · Ivory Coast · Kenya · Tanzania — licensed exporters with valid government permits.

Accepted — Enhanced Due Diligence

Liberia · Sierra Leone · DRC adjacent regions — on-site audit and additional origin documentation required.

Not Accepted

FATF-blacklisted jurisdictions · UN arms embargo territories · areas of active armed conflict · unlicensed production.

Supplier Onboarding & Inquiries

Contact our Responsible Sourcing Desk to learn more about our framework.

compliance@goldbrick.ae

Dubai, United Arab Emirates