Institutional Governance & Risk Mitigation.
AR Gold operates under an uncompromising legal and compliance structure designed specifically for central banks, sovereign wealth entities, family offices, and Tier-1 bullion institutions.
OECD Five-Step Sourcing Framework
Full adherence to the OECD Due Diligence Guidance for Responsible Supply Chains of Minerals from Conflict-Affected and High-Risk Areas, including comprehensive supply chain mapping, third-party on-site audits, and public reporting.
Off-Balance-Sheet English Bailment
All physical bullion held in London is governed strictly under English bailment law. Allocated bars are non-fungible personal assets of the client, completely outside banking insolvency risk and immune to bail-in directives.
Tier-One Physical Assaying & Auditing
Regular independent physical bar counts and fire assays by LBMA-accredited supervisory firms (Lot #AR-2026). Continuous serial reconciliation with Lloyd's of London underwriters.
Rigorous AML / KYC & Sanctions Screening
Automated real-time sanctions screening, source-of-wealth verification, and anti-money laundering controls meeting FCA (UK) and UAE FIU regulatory benchmarks.
Licensed Operating Jurisdictions
Our corporate structure bridges the primary global financial capitals with direct origin mining jurisdictions:
Custody governance, client wealth preservation, and English law bailment agreements.
Precious metals trading license, physical exchange liquidity, and accredited smelting oversight.
Licensed mineral export merchant, metallurgical assay testing lab, and regional transport.
National Minerals Agency (NMA) licensed exporter, cooperative offtake, and pit reclamation.