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Essays on the gold market, the houses that came before us, and the collectors and lots whose stories deserve a longer hearing. Posted when a piece is ready, not on a schedule.
10 May 2026 · 10 min read
Gold mandate seller guide
How to present a gold mandate professionally, qualify buyers quickly, and close a legitimate physical gold transaction without wasting months in the broker chain.
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10 May 2026 · 12 min read
How to buy 10kg gold bars below spot
A complete guide for family offices, institutional buyers, and serious private investors on acquiring large-format bullion at below-market prices — from sourcing through settlement.
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10 May 2026 · 14 min read
Africa gold supply chain
From extraction to international settlement — how investment-grade gold moves through the African supply chain, and what every serious buyer needs to verify.
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10 May 2026 · 13 min read
Malaysia's gold market
A complete guide for institutional buyers — the regulatory framework, Bank Negara gold policy, Islamic gold investment, and why Malaysia is a pivotal hub for physical gold in Southeast Asia.
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10 May 2026 · 12 min read
Family office gold strategy
Allocation targets, custody structures, ETF versus physical, and the case for acquiring bullion below spot — a practitioner's guide for 2026.
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10 May 2026 · 11 min read
How gold pricing works
Spot price, LBMA fixes, premiums, and discounts — the mechanics behind every gold transaction, and how to evaluate whether a below-spot offer is genuine.
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10 May 2026 · 10 min read
916 gold vs LBMA Good Delivery
Two standards. Different markets. Understanding which is right for your portfolio — and why it matters when you are buying at scale.
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10 May 2026 · 13 min read
Malaysian bullion dealers sourcing African gold
A professional guide for Malaysian licensed bullion dealers and refinery operators on direct African supply — documentation requirements, AML compliance, settlement structures, and long-term supply relationships.
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10 May 2026 · 14 min read
How to sell gold from Africa
The complete seller's guide: documentation requirements, qualifying international buyers, settlement structures, carrier logistics, fraud prevention, and how to complete your first legitimate export transaction.
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10 May 2026 · 15 min read
Gold export documentation
Every document required to export gold from Africa to an international buyer — assay certificates, mineral export permits, chain of custody, carrier airway bills, and customs clearance. Country-specific guidance included.
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10 May 2026 · 13 min read
How to sell rough diamonds
A complete guide for diamond producers, licensed exporters, and artisanal miners: Kimberley Process certification, finding qualified buyers, independent valuations, escrow settlement, and completing your first legitimate international sale.
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10 May 2026 · 12 min read
Rough diamond grading guide
How rough diamonds are evaluated and priced: the DTC colour and clarity scale, size distributions, shape and crystal form, sawable vs. macle vs. cleavage, and what buyers in Antwerp, Dubai, and Mumbai look for.
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5 May 2026 · 4 min read
Why we exist
A short essay on the gap between physical gold and the people who hold it.
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