Physical commodity
Gold
Au
Gold
A precious metal held as a store of value and used in jewellery and industry.
General market context
General industry context, for reference. Apex-provided specifications, where available, appear separately on this page.
About gold.
Gold is a dense, corrosion-resistant precious metal. Mined gold is typically produced as doré, a semi-pure alloy, which is then refined into bullion of a stated fineness. Gold transactions are closely regulated, and buyers and sellers are generally expected to document the origin and chain of custody of the metal.
Common traded forms
- Doré bars
- Refined bullion bars
- Granules and grain
- Gold-bearing concentrate
Typical uses
- Jewellery
- Investment bars and coins
- Central bank reserves
- Electronics and dentistry
Specification parameters
What a specification typically covers.
Parameters commonly referenced when this commodity is specified. Actual requirements are set by the buyer and supplier.
- 01Fineness / purity
- 02Form and weight
- 03Refiner and assay certification
- 04Origin and chain of custody
- 05Quantity
- 06Delivery basis
Apex's role
Brokerage, not principal trading.
Apex connects genuine commodity supply with genuine buyer demand. The buyer and supplier contract directly on their own terms, while Apex verifies, qualifies and coordinates the process for an agreed brokerage commission.
Engage with Apex
What to include in your enquiry.
Buyers
Submit a commodity requirement with:
- Commodity
- Specification
- Quantity
- Destination
- Price basis
- Payment information
Suppliers
Provide the following for initial review:
- Company
- Commodity
- Quantity
- Origin
- Specifications
- Export-capability information
Questions
Common questions.
What is Apex's role in a commodity transaction?
Apex is the broker: it sources and verifies supply, qualifies demand, conducts due diligence and coordinates the introduction. Buyer and supplier contract directly.
Does Apex verify suppliers and buyers?
Apex conducts qualification and due-diligence processes appropriate to the proposed introduction before facilitating the connection.
Can I submit a commodity requirement?
Yes. Buyers can submit commodity, specification, quantity, destination, price basis and payment information through the enquiry system.
Can suppliers approach Apex?
Yes. Suppliers can provide company, commodity, quantity, origin, specifications and export-capability information for initial review.
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