Gold Dore · Refineries · Asia
Sell Gold Dore to Verified Refineries
Tranche connects dore producers — artisanal miners, small-scale operations, and mine-site producers — with verified refineries in Malaysia, Singapore, and Asia. Assay-based pricing, escrow settlement.
Current Offer
- Quantity: 10 kilograms, export-ready
- Origin: African provenance, fully documented
- Price: USD 5,000 below international spot per kg on assay date
- Verification: Independent laboratory assay certificate included
- Logistics: Seller representatives available to travel for completion
- Settlement: Refinery/lab verification + bank-to-bank wire or escrow preferred
Serious enquiries only.
Enquire About Selling DoreWhat Is Gold Dore?
Gold dore is the raw, unrefined alloy that comes directly from the mine. It is a mixture of gold, silver, and trace metals, smelted into bar form at the mine site before being shipped to a refinery. Dore purity typically ranges from 60% to 95% gold, depending on the ore body and the sophistication of the on-site processing.
Major gold-producing countries in Africa — Ghana, Mali, Tanzania, Guinea, the DRC — produce significant quantities of dore each year from both large industrial operations and artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) activity. Getting this material to a refinery at a fair price is the critical challenge.
How Dore Pricing Works
Refineries price dore based on: (1) the actual gold content as determined by assay, (2) a treatment and refining charge (TC/RC) which covers the cost of refining the material to investment-grade purity, and (3) any applicable logistics and insurance costs. The net payment to the seller is the gold value at spot minus these charges. Tranche facilitates this process with transparent terms agreed in advance.
Why Malaysia and Asia?
Malaysia is home to several active gold refineries and bullion dealers with established relationships with African suppliers. Singapore, Hong Kong, and mainland Chinese refineries also purchase dore in volume. Asian buyers often offer competitive pricing relative to European alternatives, and the time zone overlap with African business hours facilitates communication.
If you are a dore producer seeking a reliable refinery buyer with escrow-backed settlement, contact Tranche on WhatsApp to start the conversation.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is gold dore?
- Dore is a semi-pure alloy of gold and silver produced at a mine site before final refining. It typically ranges from 60–95% gold purity depending on the ore source. Refineries purchase dore and refine it to investment-grade purity (999 or 9999).
- How is dore gold priced?
- Dore is priced at a discount to the international gold spot price, adjusted for the actual gold content (purity) as determined by an independent assay. The refinery also charges a treatment and refining charge (TC/RC). Net proceeds are calculated after these deductions.
- What purity range do Asian refineries accept?
- Most reputable Asian refineries accept dore from 60% gold content upward. Higher-purity dore (85%+) attracts better pricing and lower refining charges. Material below 40% gold content is generally uneconomical to ship internationally.
- What documentation is required for dore export?
- Export permit from the relevant minerals or mines authority, Kimberley Process or equivalent responsible sourcing documentation, chain of custody records, and a preliminary assay certificate. Requirements vary by origin country.
- Can artisanal miners sell dore through Tranche?
- Yes, provided the material is legally exported with proper documentation and the quantity is sufficient to justify international logistics (typically 5 kg gold equivalent or more). We are happy to advise on minimum viable lot sizes.