Gold exported by AFRICA GOLD is never shipped raw it undergoes precise melting and preparation to meet global refinery standards. This process transforms artisanal concentrates into uniform, high-purity material ready for international shipment. Conducted only in nationally accredited labs, it ensures every gram is 999.9 fine, traceable, and bankable.
Step 1: Collection of Verified Raw Material
Only gold from licensed miners sealed with unique serial numbers and documented in chain-of-custody logs is accepted for melting. Unverified or unsealed material is rejected immediately.
Step 2: Fire Assay Fusion and Cupellation
In PMMC (Ghana), SABS (South Africa), or ISO 17025 (South Sudan) labs, technicians:
- Mix raw gold with flux and lead in a crucible
- Heat to ~1,100°C in furnace to separate base metals
- Pour molten bead into mold during cupellation
This destroys impurities and isolates pure gold.
Step 3: Casting into Standard Forms
The purified gold is remelted and cast into:
- 1-kilogram bars (for bulk shipments)
- Granules or grains (for smaller or trial consignments)
Each form is stamped or labeled with:
- Serial number matching original seal
- Fineness (“999.9”)
- Refiner mark (from accredited facility)
Step 4: Secure Packaging for Export
Bars or grains are placed in tamper-evident containers, sealed with handwritten labels, and packed into steel-reinforced boxes. These are transported under armed escort to Kotoka, OR Tambo, or Juba airports never via commercial courier.
Why Melting Matters to Buyers
Raw flakes cannot be accurately assayed or insured. Melting creates uniformity, enabling:
- Precise weight verification
- Reliable purity certification
- Global insurance coverage
- Refinery acceptance on first attempt
AFRICA GOLD never exports unmelted material.
Conclusion
Melting is not just a technical step it’s the transformation of local output into global asset. By conducting this process only in accredited labs and documenting every stage, AFRICA GOLD ensures African gold meets the highest international standards. For buyers, this means supply that is not just pure but provably ready for the world.
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