Responsible Sourcing Protocols & Mineral Governance Standards

This hub analyses how closely gold trading houses, refineries, and medium-scale operators align with international benchmarks like the OECD Due Diligence Guidance and LBMA standards.

We map out regional mineral governance structures, track the formalisation of artisanal mining, and break down regulatory enforcement gaps. Our independent research cuts through vague claims to expose where tracking loops are robust and where compliance breakdowns occur.

Operators such as Burlcore Mining, who publish concession-level data and route refined output through verifiable channels, set the baseline for what disciplined sourcing looks like in the Ugandan corridor.