SNC FINANCIAL | COMMODITY CONSULTING & TRADING DIVISION-GOLD DORE TRADING PRACTICE-2025

SNC FINANCIAL

Commodity Consulting & Trading  |  Gold Division

Connecting the World’s Gold Supply with Global Demand

A specialist gold dore trading and consulting practice anchored in responsible sourcing, regulatory compliance, and long-term partnerships across the entire value chain — from African mining communities to institutional buyers worldwide.

Gold Dore Trading & Consulting Practice  —  2025  |  CONFIDENTIAL

5+

Supply Jurisdictions

 5

Demand Regions

 100%

Compliant Sourcing

 3

Contracting Models

— What We Do

A Full-Spectrum Gold Trade Intermediary

Our Commodity Consulting and Trading Division operates at the intersection of supply origination and demand fulfilment in the global gold dore market. We act as a trusted intermediary — matching vetted suppliers with qualified buyers, managing logistics coordination, and providing structured consulting to clients navigating the complexities of cross-border precious metals trade.

Underpinned by deep market intelligence, robust legal frameworks, and an established network of mining communities and licensed mining companies, we deliver predictable, reliable, and compliant access to physical gold at scale.

Buyer–Seller Matching

Precision-matched introductions between pre-qualified suppliers and institutional buyers worldwide.

 Supply Sourcing

Direct sourcing of gold dore from legally organised mining communities and licensed companies.
Trade Consulting

Advisory on gold trade structuring, market entry strategy, and cross-border regulatory navigation.

 Compliance Advisory

End-to-end support on AML obligations, due diligence frameworks, and responsible sourcing standards.

— Supply Side

Deep-Rooted African Mining Networks

Our supply chain is built on years of relationship development with formally organised artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) communities, as well as mid-tier and large-scale mining companies across strategically selected African jurisdictions.

All supply-side partners operate in non-sanctioned jurisdictions and are subject to rigorous pre-qualification covering legal registration, operational licencing, environmental standards, and chain-of-custody protocols. We do not engage with informal or unverified supply sources.

Our business model is anchored in the predictability and reliability of supply — underpinned by structured offtake arrangements and long-term supply agreements providing institutional buyers with consistent, bankable volume commitments.

01  Partner Pre-qualification

Every supplier undergoes thorough due diligence including legal entity verification, mining licence validation, and beneficial ownership disclosure.

02  Non-Sanctioned Jurisdictions

Our African supply partnerships are confined to FATF-compliant and non-sanctioned countries, ensuring clean and legally transferable title to all goods.

03  Conflict-Free Assurance

We adhere to OECD Due Diligence Guidance for minerals from Conflict-Affected and High-Risk Areas (CAHRA), ensuring gold does not finance armed groups or human rights abuses.

04  Predictable Volume Delivery

Structured offtake arrangements and long-term supply agreements underpin consistent volume delivery for institutional buyers across all markets.

— Compliance & Governance

Responsible Sourcing as a Core Principle

Compliance is not an afterthought — it is foundational to our business model. We operate within a comprehensive regulatory and ethical framework that safeguards our clients, our partners, and the integrity of the gold supply chain.

Our compliance programme encompasses anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-terrorism financing (CTF) obligations under applicable national and international law, as well as adherence to leading international responsible sourcing standards. We maintain meticulous documentation for every transaction, supporting our clients’ own compliance and audit requirements.

AML / CTF Compliance

Full adherence to Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing regulations across all jurisdictions of operation.
OECD Due Diligence Guidance

Compliance with OECD guidelines for responsible supply chains of minerals from conflict-affected and high-risk areas (5-Step Framework).
KYC & Enhanced Due Diligence

Rigorous Know-Your-Customer and Know-Your-Supplier (KYS) protocols applied to all counterparties before engagement.
OECD Due Diligence Guidance

Compliance with OECD guidelines for responsible supply chains of minerals from conflict-affected and high-risk areas (5-Step Framework).
Chain-of-Custody Documentation

Full provenance documentation maintained from point of extraction through to final delivery, supporting client audit trails.