West Africa Gold Markets
Source ethical gold from Ghana, Mali, Burkina Faso, Côte d'Ivoire, Guinea, Senegal, and Nigeria. Full OECD compliance, LBMA-certified refineries, and secure export logistics.
West African Gold-Producing Countries
West Africa Gold Export Overview
West Africa is one of the world's oldest gold-producing regions, with Ghana leading as Africa's largest gold producer. The region benefits from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) trade framework, established mining codes, and growing foreign investment in exploration.
Key Advantages:
- OECD Due Diligence compliance across major producing countries
- Kimberley Process certification for conflict-free gold
- Minerals Commission licensing in Ghana (PMPC, Gold Coast Refinery)
- Direct air freight from Kotoka International Airport (ACC)
- Historical trade relationships with UAE, Switzerland, India
Major Trading Hubs: Accra (Ghana), Bamako (Mali), Ouagadougou (Burkina Faso), Abidjan (Côte d'Ivoire).
Regional Compliance Framework
OECD Due Diligence
All West African gold exports comply with OECD Due Diligence Guidance for Responsible Supply Chains of Minerals from Conflict-Affected and High-Risk Areas.
Kimberley Process
Kimberley Process Certification Scheme (KPCS) ensures conflict-free gold from West African producing regions.
ECOWAS Trade Protocol
Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Common External Tariff and streamlined customs procedures facilitate efficient cross-border gold trade.
LBMA Standards
Gold Coast Refinery and Asahi Refining (Ghana) maintain LBMA Good Delivery standards for international buyers.