From our base in Nairobi, Kenya, we support gold doré transactions involving selected supply opportunities across Kenya, Uganda, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), South Sudan and the wider East and Central African region.
Our approach goes beyond simply presenting gold for sale.
We support qualified transactions through services that may include:
- Gold sourcing
- Supplier verification
- Product verification
- Independent assay coordination
- Due diligence
- Gold-origin assessment
- Transaction structuring
- Documentation and compliance
- Export advisory
- Secure logistics coordination
- Refinery support
- Final assay coordination
Our objective is to connect credible African gold supply with qualified international demand through professionally structured transactions.
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What Are Gold Doré Bars?
Gold doré bars are semi-refined precious-metal bars produced before the final refining stage.
They are generally produced after gold-bearing material has been processed and smelted at or near a mining or processing operation.
Unlike refined investment bullion, doré normally contains a mixture of metals.
This may include:
- Gold
- Silver
- Copper
- Other trace metals
The exact composition varies from one source and production batch to another.
For this reason, the commercial value of gold doré should be determined through appropriate weight verification and assay, rather than through appearance alone.
Gold Doré Is Not the Same as Refined Gold
This distinction is important for buyers.
Gold Doré
Gold doré is semi-refined material.
It generally requires additional refining before becoming high-purity commercial bullion.
Refined Gold
Refined gold has undergone further processing to remove other metals and achieve a significantly higher level of purity.
Therefore:
Doré → Refinery → High-Purity Refined Gold
A professional buyer should understand which product is being offered before comparing prices.
Why International Buyers Purchase Gold Doré
Gold doré is primarily suited to professional buyers who have the ability or refinery relationships required to process semi-refined material.
Typical buyers can include:
- Gold refineries
- Precious-metals trading companies
- Licensed bullion dealers
- Commodity trading companies
- Jewellery manufacturers with refining capability
- Institutional precious-metals buyers
- Qualified wholesale buyers
Doré is generally a business-to-business precious-metal product, rather than a standardized retail investment product.
Lumia Gold Doré Supply
Our gold doré sourcing activities focus on legitimate supply opportunities that can be evaluated according to the requirements of the buyer and applicable jurisdiction.
Depending upon availability, supply can originate from:
- Mining companies
- Licensed producers
- Authorized mineral dealers
- Established exporters
- Approved regional supply channels
Every proposed transaction remains subject to:
- Supplier verification
- Product availability
- Assay
- Due diligence
- Applicable licensing
- Export authorization
- Responsible-sourcing considerations
- Commercial agreement
Gold Doré Product Specifications
Gold doré specifications vary by producer and shipment.
For this reason, Lumia does not recommend presenting every doré lot as having identical purity or composition.
The actual specifications should be confirmed through the assay applicable to the available lot.
Typical Product Information Provided to Buyers
Product
Gold Doré Bars
Form
Cast semi-refined precious-metal bars
Primary Metal
Gold
Other Typical Metals
May include silver, copper and other trace metals depending on the source.
Purity
Transaction-specific and subject to independent assay.
The actual percentage should be confirmed for each shipment.
Bar Weight
Varies according to producer and available inventory.
Quantity
Subject to current availability and supplier capacity.
Country of Origin
Confirmed according to the specific supply opportunity.
Current Location
Provided to qualified buyers during the transaction process.
Assay
Independent assay can be coordinated where commercially appropriate.
Destination
Subject to export authorization, buyer requirements and agreed logistics.
Packaging
Secure high-value cargo packaging according to the requirements of the logistics provider, insurer, customs authorities and receiving refinery.
Supply Programme
Trial, spot and recurring supply arrangements may be considered depending upon availability and buyer requirements.
Important Note About Gold Doré Purity
A common mistake in online gold marketing is advertising every doré bar with an identical purity.
In reality, doré is a variable product.
Its composition depends upon factors such as:
- Ore characteristics
- Mining location
- Processing method
- Smelting
- Production batch
For this reason, Lumia recommends that professional buyers focus on:
Actual Weight + Independent Assay + Fine Gold Content
rather than relying solely on a seller’s advertised purity.
Gold Doré Assay
Purity Determines Commercial Value
Assay is a critical part of any gold doré transaction.
Depending upon the transaction and testing facility, an assay may provide information concerning:
- Gold percentage
- Gold fineness
- Silver content
- Other metallic content
- Sample identification
- Approximate fine-gold content
The assay procedure should be agreed between buyer and seller before significant commercial commitments are made.
Preliminary Assay
A preliminary assay may be completed before export.
Its purpose can include:
- Confirming that the material is gold-bearing
- Establishing expected purity
- Supporting commercial valuation
- Preparing transaction documentation
- Giving the buyer preliminary product information
However, where the transaction involves refining, the parties should clearly establish whether this assay is indicative or contractually final.
Final Refinery Assay
Many professional doré transactions involve a final assay at the destination refinery.
The refinery may:
- Receive the shipment
- Verify the weight
- Sample the material
- Conduct laboratory testing
- Determine final gold content
- Refine the material
- Issue final assay information
The Sales and Purchase Agreement should establish which assay governs final commercial settlement.
Gold Doré Fine Gold Content
A buyer should distinguish between:
Gross Doré Weight
The total weight of the doré material.
and
Fine Gold Content
The amount of actual gold contained within that material.
For example, a shipment weighing 50 kilograms is not automatically 50 kilograms of pure gold.
Its commercial gold content depends upon the assay result.
This is why professional doré valuation is based on verified precious-metal content, not simply gross bar weight.
Gold Doré Pricing
How Is Gold Doré Priced?
Gold doré pricing should reflect the actual characteristics and commercial structure of the transaction.
Factors may include:
- International gold benchmark
- Assay result
- Fine-gold content
- Silver content where applicable
- Refinery charges
- Commercial discount or premium
- Delivery terms
- Other agreed contractual adjustments
The pricing formula should be clearly stated in the commercial agreement.
International Gold Benchmark
Professional precious-metals transactions may reference an internationally recognized gold-market benchmark.
The contract should specify:
- Benchmark being used
- Pricing date
- Applicable fixing or pricing period
- Purity adjustment
- Commercial discount or premium
- Currency
- Final settlement formula
Buyers should avoid vague arrangements that simply state a percentage discount without explaining how the final payable amount will be calculated.
Why Doré Is Priced Differently From Refined Bullion
Doré is not a finished investment-grade product.
Additional steps may still be required, including:
- Refinery processing
- Final assay
- Separation of metals
- Refining
- Compliance review
- Secure logistics
These factors can affect the commercial economics of a doré transaction.
Applications of Gold Doré
Gold doré is primarily an intermediate product within the precious-metals supply chain.
Refining
The most common application is delivery to a refinery for conversion into higher-purity gold.
Bullion Production
After refining, recovered gold may be converted into commercially standardized bullion products.
Jewellery Manufacturing
Refined gold recovered from doré can ultimately be used by jewellery manufacturers.
Industrial Applications
After appropriate refining, gold can enter industrial and technological applications requiring suitable purity specifications.
Precious-Metals Trading
Doré can form part of the wholesale supply chain connecting mining operations with professional refineries and international precious-metals markets.
Who Should Buy Gold Doré?
Gold doré is best suited to professional or qualified commercial buyers.
These may include:
Gold Refineries
Facilities capable of processing doré and producing high-purity refined gold.
Precious-Metals Traders
Licensed or appropriately structured businesses participating in wholesale physical gold markets.
Bullion Companies
Businesses sourcing precious metals for refining or subsequent wholesale distribution.
Jewellery Manufacturers
Established manufacturers sourcing gold through compliant supply chains and suitable refinery arrangements.
Institutional Buyers
Qualified commercial buyers with appropriate precious-metals infrastructure and compliance capabilities.
Gold Doré Is Not Necessarily Suitable for Every Investor
Private investors seeking simple physical gold ownership may be better suited to standardized, high-purity refined bullion rather than doré.
Doré transactions can require:
- Assay
- Refinery relationships
- Export procedures
- Logistics
- Compliance review
- Final settlement calculations
Buyers should understand these requirements before entering a doré transaction.
African Gold Doré Supply
Gold Doré From Kenya
Kenya has gold production as well as a broader East African commercial and logistics ecosystem.
Our Kenya-focused support can involve:
- Supplier engagement
- Product verification
- Assay coordination
- Due diligence
- Export advisory
- Logistics
- International buyer coordination
Every shipment remains subject to applicable Kenyan mineral and export requirements.
Gold Origin & Provenance
Know Where the Gold Came From
Gold provenance should form part of professional sourcing.
Buyers should distinguish between:
Country of Origin
Where the gold was produced.
and
Country of Export
Where the gold leaves for its international destination.
These can be different.
For example:
Mine Country → Regional Trading/Processing Country → International Export → Refinery
Where this occurs, the transaction should accurately describe the supply chain.
Responsible Gold Sourcing
Responsible sourcing is increasingly important for refineries, international buyers, financial institutions and compliance departments.
Depending on the transaction, considerations can include:
- Legal origin
- Supplier identity
- Beneficial ownership
- Chain of custody
- AML
- Sanctions
- Conflict risks
- Human-rights considerations
- Anti-bribery and corruption
- Responsible mining
Higher-risk supply chains can require enhanced review.
Gold Doré Due Diligence
Before purchasing a major quantity of doré, buyers should consider several areas.
Supplier
Who is offering the material?
Company
Can the company be independently identified?
Product
Does the gold exist?
Ownership
Does the seller own or control it?
Origin
Where was it produced?
Assay
Can purity be independently established?
Licensing
Does the relevant supplier/exporter have appropriate authority?
Export
Can the shipment legally leave the country?
Payment
Who receives payment and under what conditions?
Refinery
Who performs final assay and refining?
Product Verification
Photographs alone should not be treated as conclusive proof of inventory.
Where appropriate, verification may include:
- Physical inspection
- Bar count
- Weight verification
- Sampling
- Independent assay
- Warehouse inspection
The appropriate procedure depends on transaction size, location and security requirements.
Gold Doré Documentation
Depending upon the jurisdiction and transaction, a commercial file may involve documents such as:
- Seller corporate information
- Relevant mineral authorization
- Assay certificate
- Gold ownership information
- Sales and Purchase Agreement
- Commercial invoice
- Packing list
- Applicable export authorization
- Certificate of origin where required
- Customs documentation
- Insurance documentation
- Transportation records
The actual documents required vary between countries.
Gold Doré Export
From African Source to International Refinery
A professional gold doré export can involve several stages:
Gold Available
↓
Verification
↓
Assay
↓
Commercial Agreement
↓
Export Preparation
↓
Customs
↓
Secure Transportation
↓
Air Freight
↓
Destination Customs
↓
Refinery Delivery
↓
Final Assay
↓
Commercial Settlement
The exact process depends upon the jurisdictions and contract.
Secure Gold Doré Logistics
Gold doré is high-value cargo.
Depending on the shipment, logistics may involve qualified:
- Security providers
- Customs professionals
- Secure transport companies
- Insurers
- Freight forwarders
- Airlines
- Destination agents
Our role can include coordinating these parties as part of a properly structured transaction.
Refinery Delivery
For many gold doré buyers, the final destination is an approved refinery.
Before shipment, the parties should establish:
- Receiving refinery
- Customer onboarding
- Product acceptance
- Responsible-sourcing requirements
- Delivery instructions
- Final assay process
- Refining charges
- Settlement procedure
A refinery should ideally be prepared before the shipment departs.
Gold Doré Transaction Process
Step 1 – Buyer Inquiry
The buyer provides its purchasing requirements.
These may include:
- Product
- Trial quantity
- Monthly quantity
- Minimum acceptable specifications
- Destination
- Refinery
- Purchasing frequency
Step 2 – Buyer Qualification
Basic buyer information can be reviewed to establish the identity and commercial requirement of the purchasing entity.
Step 3 – Supply Matching
Potential supply opportunities are evaluated against the buyer’s requirements.
Step 4 – Supplier & Product Due Diligence
Relevant information concerning:
- Supplier
- Product
- Origin
- Ownership
- Availability
can be reviewed.
Step 5 – Commercial Terms
Buyer and seller negotiate:
- Quantity
- Price
- Assay
- Delivery
- Payment
- Responsibilities
Step 6 – Product Verification
Where appropriate, the available material can be inspected and weighed.
Step 7 – Independent Assay
An agreed qualified assay facility can determine expected purity.
Step 8 – Sales & Purchase Agreement
The parties formalize the commercial structure.
Step 9 – Export Preparation
Applicable documentation and procedures are coordinated.
Step 10 – Secure Logistics
The shipment moves through qualified logistics channels.
Step 11 – Destination Refinery
The product is delivered to the agreed refinery.
Step 12 – Final Assay & Settlement
Final settlement takes place according to the contractual formula and assay procedure.
Trial Gold Doré Transactions
New buyer-seller relationships can benefit from beginning with a commercially manageable trial quantity.
A successful trial can establish:
- Supplier performance
- Product quality
- Purity
- Documentation
- Export capability
- Logistics performance
- Refinery acceptance
- Settlement procedure
After successful performance, buyer and supplier can consider increasing quantities.
The preferred progression is:
Trial → Verify Performance → Increase Quantity → Recurring Supply
rather than beginning with unrealistic commitments.
Recurring Gold Doré Supply
Qualified buyers seeking longer-term supply may consider:
- Weekly purchasing
- Monthly purchasing
- Quarterly programmes
- Annual supply contracts
- Offtake arrangements
Long-term supply should be based on realistic and demonstrable production or procurement capacity.
Gold Doré Supply Capacity
Supply claims should be evaluated carefully.
If a supplier claims substantial monthly production, professional buyers should seek to understand:
- Mine production
- Aggregation network
- Current inventory
- Historical supply
- Export capacity
A large number on an offer is not the same as demonstrated supply capability.
Quality Assurance
Lumia’s approach to gold doré transactions emphasizes appropriate independent verification rather than relying only on supplier representations.
Depending upon the transaction, quality assurance may involve:
- Weight verification
- Bar identification
- Independent assay
- Sampling
- Refinery assay
No product should be described as guaranteed to contain a specific purity before appropriate testing supports that specification.
Why Buy Gold Doré Through Lumia Gold & Minerals?
African Market Knowledge
Our business focuses on African precious-metals markets and the practical challenges involved in connecting local supply with international buyers.
Kenya-Based Presence
Our Nairobi base provides a strategic position for East African commercial activities.
Regional Network
Our focus includes selected opportunities across Kenya, Uganda, DRC and South Sudan.
Buyer Representation
International buyers can engage us for local commercial coordination.
Due Diligence
We emphasize verification before major commitments.
Assay Coordination
Appropriate independent testing can be incorporated into the transaction.
Export Advisory
We help clients understand and coordinate the export process.
Logistics Coordination
We can coordinate with appropriately qualified providers for secure international delivery.
Refinery Support
We assist with transaction communication and refinery preparation where applicable.
Transaction Structuring
We help buyer and seller define clear commercial responsibilities.
What We Do Not Do
Professional credibility requires clarity.
We do not represent that:
- Every supplier can deliver every advertised quantity
- Every doré bar has identical purity
- Photographs prove ownership
- An assay alone proves legal origin
- A company licence guarantees transaction performance
- Export approval can be guaranteed
- Any gold transaction is risk-free
Every transaction requires its own evaluation.
Questions Buyers Should Ask Before Purchasing Doré
Before progressing, ask:
Who is the legal seller?
Where is the gold located?
Where was it produced?
Who owns it?
What quantity is genuinely available?
How has purity been established?
Can independent assay be arranged?
Who will export it?
What documents are applicable?
Which refinery will receive it?
How will final settlement be calculated?
Clear answers support a clearer transaction.
Frequently Asked Questions About Gold Doré Bars
What Is a Gold Doré Bar?
Gold doré is a semi-refined precious-metal bar generally produced after mining and initial processing and before final refining.
Is Gold Doré Pure Gold?
No.
Doré normally contains gold together with silver and other metals.
Its composition should be determined by assay.
What Purity Is Gold Doré?
There is no single universal purity.
Purity varies depending upon the source, ore, processing method and batch.
The specific transaction should rely on actual assay results.
Is 97% Gold Still Doré?
Potentially, depending upon the product and refining stage.
However, terminology should reflect the actual product rather than simply a percentage.
Where material has already undergone high-level refining, it may be more appropriately described differently.
Is 99.99% Gold Considered Doré?
Generally, very high-purity 99.99% material would ordinarily be described as refined gold rather than conventional doré.
Product terminology should match the actual refining status and assay.
What Is the Difference Between Doré and Bullion?
Doré is semi-refined and has variable composition.
Bullion normally refers to high-purity standardized precious metal primarily valued for its metal content.
Who Buys Gold Doré?
Typical professional buyers include refineries, precious-metals traders and certain wholesale buyers with appropriate refining relationships.
Can Individuals Buy Gold Doré?
Legal ability depends on jurisdiction and transaction structure, but doré is generally better suited to professional commercial buyers because it requires assay, refining and specialized transaction infrastructure.
How Is Gold Doré Tested?
Qualified laboratories or refineries can use appropriate assay methods to determine composition.
Can XRF Determine Doré Purity?
XRF can provide useful preliminary information, but professional settlement may require more comprehensive sampling and laboratory analysis.
Why Does Gold Doré Need Refining?
Because doré contains gold together with other metals and impurities.
Refining separates and purifies the precious metals.
How Is Gold Doré Priced?
Pricing typically considers:
- Weight
- Assay
- Fine-gold content
- Agreed benchmark
- Refining
- Commercial terms
The exact formula should appear in the contract.
Is African Gold Doré Cheaper?
The correct comparison is not simply African price versus international bullion price.
Buyers should consider:
- Purity
- Refining
- Export
- Logistics
- Insurance
- Compliance
- Transaction costs
A lower headline price does not automatically mean a lower final acquisition cost.
Can I Inspect Gold Doré Before Purchase?
Inspection may be possible depending on the supplier, location, security arrangements and agreed transaction procedure.
Can Independent Assay Be Arranged?
Where commercially appropriate, independent assay can form part of transaction verification.
What Documents Come With Gold Doré?
Requirements vary by jurisdiction.
Documents can include corporate, assay, commercial, export, customs, origin and logistics records.
Can Gold Doré Be Exported From Kenya?
Gold exports can take place subject to applicable Kenyan mineral, customs and export requirements and transaction-specific approvals.
Can Gold Doré Be Shipped Internationally?
Yes, subject to applicable export and import requirements, carrier acceptance, secure logistics and destination arrangements.
Can Doré Be Delivered Directly to a Refinery?
Potentially, where the refinery has accepted the customer and shipment and the export/logistics process has been appropriately arranged.
Can Lumia Guarantee Purity?
No.
Purity should be established through appropriate independent assay.
Can Lumia Guarantee Delivery?
No responsible intermediary or adviser can guarantee the future performance of independent suppliers, authorities, logistics companies, airlines or refineries.
Our role is to support a professionally structured transaction.
Gold Doré Inquiry Form
Request Gold Doré Availability
Are you a refinery, precious-metals trader or qualified wholesale buyer seeking African gold doré?
Submit your purchasing requirements below.
Buyer Details
Full Name
Company Name
Country
Company Website
Business Email
Telephone / WhatsApp
Buyer Type
- Gold Refinery
- Precious-Metals Trader
- Bullion Dealer
- Jewellery Manufacturer
- Commodity Trading Company
- Institutional Buyer
- Family Office
- Other
Gold Requirement
Product Required
Gold Doré Bars
Trial Quantity Required
_____ kg
Monthly Requirement
_____ kg per month
Minimum Acceptable Purity
_____ %
Preferred Bar Weight
_____ kg / Flexible
Purchase Frequency
- One-Off
- Weekly
- Monthly
- Long-Term Supply
- Offtake
Destination
Destination Country
Destination City
Receiving Refinery
Preferred Delivery Structure
Compliance Information
Does your company have an established refinery relationship?
Yes / No
Can your company complete KYC?
Yes / No
Do you have specific responsible-sourcing requirements?
Yes / No
If yes, please provide details.
Additional Information
Tell us about your purchasing programme, required specifications and preferred transaction structure.
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What Happens After You Submit an Inquiry?
1. Requirement Review
Our team reviews your purchasing requirement.
2. Buyer Qualification
We may request appropriate buyer/company information.
3. Supply Assessment
We evaluate available supply opportunities against your requirement.
4. Commercial Discussion
If an appropriate supply opportunity exists, commercial information can be discussed.
5. Due Diligence
Buyer and supplier proceed through the agreed verification process.
6. Transaction Structuring
Terms are negotiated and documented.
7. Assay, Export & Delivery
The appropriate transaction parties proceed according to the agreed contract and applicable regulations.
Serious Buyers. Verifiable Supply. Professional Transactions.
Africa has significant gold resources.
But successful gold doré trading requires more than finding someone offering bars.
It requires:
A credible supplier.
A verifiable product.
An appropriate assay.
Clear origin.
Proper documentation.
A workable export pathway.
Secure logistics.
A prepared refinery.
Clear commercial settlement.
This is the approach Lumia Gold and Minerals brings to the African gold market.
We do not simply market gold doré. We work to connect credible African supply with qualified international buyers through structured and verifiable transactions.
Lumia Gold & Minerals
African Gold Doré Supply for Global Precious-Metals Markets
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All gold doré availability, quantities, purity, origin, pricing and specifications are transaction-specific and subject to independent verification, assay, satisfactory due diligence and applicable laws. Lumia Gold and Minerals does not guarantee product availability, supplier performance, purity, regulatory approval, refinery acceptance or transaction completion. Government permits and regulated services must be issued or performed by the competent authorities and appropriately qualified providers.