Supplying Gold from South Sudan to UAE Buyers
South Sudan supplies gold to United Arab Emirates refineries through a regulated export process requiring Ministry of Mining licensing, dual ministry approval, and secure air freight via Juba International Airport to Dubai. This corridor has matured since 2015, delivering documented material that meets UAE Central Bank and LBMA responsible sourcing standards.
South Sudan’s Production Framework
Gold originates from licensed artisanal operations and registered aggregators in Central and Eastern Equatoria regions. The Ministry of Mining and Water Resources issues permits requiring operations within designated zones near Torit and Kapoeta. Unlicensed material cannot legally export—creating a clear boundary between formal and informal sectors.
Verification and Certification Protocol
Exporters verify miner licenses on site, record GPS coordinates, and seal material in tamper-evident containers. Gold moves to accredited testing facilities—increasingly mobile assay units or Dubai-linked laboratories—for fire assay certification. The resulting certificate, detailing weight and precise fineness, is mandatory for export permit applications.
Image: Field officer sealing gold sample with tamper-evident bag
Dual Ministry Approval Process
Export permits require sign-off from both the Ministry of Mining (verifying source legitimacy) and Ministry of Finance (confirming tax compliance). Officials physically inspect material against documentation at Juba Airport before clearance. This dual verification layer prevents illicit flows and ensures only legally sourced gold proceeds to shipment.
Air Freight to Dubai
Cleared shipments travel via commercial air freight on established routes from Juba International Airport to Dubai International Airport. Gold moves in insured, sealed containers with detailed air waybills listing consignee information and seal numbers. Upon arrival, UAE refineries inspect container integrity and verify documentation before acceptance.
Image: Secured gold containers loaded onto aircraft at Juba cargo terminal
UAE Refinery Requirements
Dubai refineries enforce strict acceptance criteria under UAE Central Bank guidelines. Shipments must include verifiable chain of custody: miner licenses, GPS coordinates, assay certificates from accredited laboratories, and government export permits. Material lacking this documentation faces rejection regardless of purity.
Since 2015, AFRICA GOLD has maintained operational presence in South Sudan with field teams across Equatoria regions. Headquartered in South Africa with coordination support from the United Kingdom, the company sources exclusively from Ministry of Mining-licensed entities, coordinates accredited assays, secures dual ministry permits directly, and oversees airport handover—ensuring unbroken chain of custody for every UAE-bound consignment.
Source fully documented South Sudanese gold for UAE markets through a partner with permanent in-country presence and proven execution on the Juba-Dubai corridor.
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