The gold trade across Africa does not run on theory it moves along physical, verified routes shaped by infrastructure, regulation, and trust. Since 2015, AFRICA GOLD has operated three core export corridors that reliably deliver refinery-ready gold to global markets. These are not hypothetical pathways, but lived-in logistics chains—tested through thousands of shipments where every kilometer is accounted for, every handover documented, and every delay anticipated.
Route 1: Accra → New York (Ghana to USA)
Gold sourced in Ashanti and Western North regions is processed at PMMC-approved labs, then exported via Kotoka International Airport on direct flights to JFK. Key advantages:
- Short transit time (≤12 hours)
- High refinery acceptance (Republic Metals, Asahi)
- Full compliance with U.S. Dodd-Frank and LBMA standards
This corridor serves buyers prioritizing speed, transparency, and premium pricing.
Route 2: Juba → Dubai (South Sudan to UAE)
Gold from Eastern Equatoria moves via military-escorted convoy to Juba International Airport, then on direct Emirates or flydubai freighters to Dubai. Key features:
- 4-hour flight time
- Dual ministry permits accepted by UAE refineries
- High liquidity and rapid intake at Kaloti, PAMP, Emirates Gold
This route dominates for buyers seeking volume and speed in the Middle East hub.
Route 3: Johannesburg → Shanghai (South Africa to China)
SADPMR-compliant gold from North West and Limpopo provinces is tested at SABS-registered labs, then shipped via direct South African Airways or Air China freighters to PVG. Advantages:
- Direct access to China’s largest refining capacity
- Strong demand for 999.9 fineness
- Long-term offtake agreements supported by structured documentation
This corridor serves industrial and investment buyers in Asia.
Why Real Routes Matter
Many brokers speak of “Africa-to-global” pipelines but only those who operate them know the friction points: customs delays in Juba, assay bottlenecks in Kumasi, permit queues in Pretoria. AFRICA GOLD’s routes are real because they’re lived refined through over a decade of shipments, not marketing slides.
Conclusion
The real routes used in African gold export are few, proven, and purpose-built: Accra–JFK, Juba–DXB, Johannesburg–PVG. They succeed not because of scale, but because of structure legal sourcing, paper-based verification, and human oversight at every turn. For buyers, this means gold that doesn’t just move it arrives, with proof.
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