Gold Trade · Europe & Africa

Where Real Gold
Meets Real Buyers

Erdemir International connects verified gold suppliers with qualified buyers across Europe and Africa. We handle everything — sourcing, due diligence, contracts and fieldwork — so every deal closes with confidence.

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Gold Sourcing
Due Diligence
Buyer & Seller Matching
Bulletproof Contracts
Physical Verification
Europe & Africa
Legal Compliance
End-to-End Management
Gold Sourcing
Due Diligence
Buyer & Seller Matching
Bulletproof Contracts
Physical Verification
Europe & Africa
Legal Compliance
End-to-End Management
Who We Are

The Bridge Between
Supply & Demand

Erdemir International was built on a simple principle: the gold trade needs professionals who actually do the work. Not brokers behind desks — but experienced deal-makers who go into the field, verify the gold, meet the suppliers in person and make transactions happen safely.

With operations across Europe and Africa, we bring together two sides of the market that struggle to reach each other — verified African suppliers and qualified European buyers — and we manage everything in between.

100%
Legal &
Compliant
What We Do

Complete Gold
Trade Services

From sourcing verified suppliers to writing bulletproof contracts — we manage every critical element of the gold trade process. Our clients close deals knowing that every risk has already been managed.

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Gold Sourcing

Direct access to our verified supplier network across Sub-Saharan Africa. Real gold from real, licensed sources.

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Due Diligence

Comprehensive KYC, background checks and compliance screening on every party before any deal proceeds.

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Physical Verification

On-site inspection, certified assay testing and weight verification. We physically confirm every consignment.

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Bulletproof Contracts

Legally sound agreements covering payment terms, delivery, inspection rights and dispute resolution for cross-border deals.

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Buyer & Seller Matching

We match the right parties based on volume, quality, price and timeline — no time-wasters, only serious players.

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Legal Compliance

Full AML, export and import compliance management across both European and African legal jurisdictions.

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Continents
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Deal Management
100%
Legal Compliance
24h
Response Time
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Africa

Direct supplier relationships across Sub-Saharan Africa. On-the-ground presence, verified gold and full export compliance.

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Europe

Network of qualified buyers, refiners and institutional investors across Europe seeking verified African gold supply.

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Ready to Work Together?

Let's Talk Gold

Whether you are a supplier seeking European buyers, or a buyer seeking verified supply — we want to hear from you. Every serious enquiry receives a response within 24 hours.

About Erdemir International

Built on Trust,
Driven by Results

We are not a typical trading house. We are deal-makers with boots on the ground — professionals who combine deep market knowledge with real fieldwork to make gold transactions happen safely, legally and profitably across Europe and Africa.

Our Story

Experience That
Closes Deals

Erdemir International was founded by Kanan Erdemir, based in Nijmegen, the Netherlands — with a vision to bring transparency, structure and genuine professionalism to the often fragmented world of international gold trade.

Over years of operating between Europe and Africa, we developed a thorough understanding of both sides of the market — the African supply side, including mining communities, licensed traders and export regulations, and the European demand side, including refiners, investors and institutional buyers.

What separates us from others is simple: we go where others don't. We do the fieldwork. We meet the suppliers in person, inspect the gold physically, and complete rigorous due diligence before any buyer is introduced. This hands-on discipline has built us a strong reputation for reliability in a market where trust is the most valuable commodity of all.

Today, Erdemir International manages multiple active gold deals across Europe and Africa — and we are growing our network of verified partners on both continents.

Our Foundation

The Values That
Define Us

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Integrity

We never compromise on honesty. Every party we work with knows exactly what we do, how we do it, and what we charge. There are no hidden agendas — only transparent, professional dealings from start to finish.

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Diligence

We do the work others skip. Background checks, physical inspections, supply chain verification — we leave nothing to chance. By the time a client meets a counterparty through us, we have already done the hard work.

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Expertise

Gold trade across Europe and Africa requires deep, specific knowledge. We bring years of on-the-ground experience, established local relationships, and a thorough understanding of the legal frameworks in every market we operate in.

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Partnership

We represent the transaction, not one side of it. Our success depends entirely on deals closing well for everyone involved — which means both buyer and seller must be satisfied. We work for the deal, always.

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Compliance

Every transaction we facilitate meets the legal requirements of both the origin and destination country. We deal in legitimate gold from legitimate sources — full stop. No exceptions, no grey areas, ever.

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Documentation

Every step of every deal is documented. From supplier verification to final delivery, we maintain a complete, auditable paper trail that protects all parties and ensures full legal compliance throughout.

Our Mission

To Make Gold
Trade Safe

The international gold market is full of risk — fake suppliers, unverified gold, legal grey areas, and broken deals. Our mission is to eliminate those risks for our clients by being the most thorough, professional intermediary in the market. When you work with Erdemir International, the risk has already been managed.

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Verify Everything First

Before any introduction is made, we have already verified the gold, the supplier and all documentation. Clients never meet unverified parties.

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Protect Both Sides

Our contracts and procedures protect buyer and seller equally. A fair deal is a lasting deal — and lasting deals build lasting relationships and repeat business.

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Close With Confidence

By the time we bring parties together, all risk has already been managed. Our clients close deals with complete confidence and full documentation behind them.

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Build Long-Term Relationships

We are not a one-deal intermediary. Our goal is to become a trusted long-term partner for every client — on both the supply and demand side of the market.

Our Services

Everything a Gold
Deal Requires

We offer a complete suite of professional services for international gold trade — from first introduction to final signed contract. Every service is designed to eliminate risk and ensure transactions close successfully, legally and on schedule.

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Sourcing

Gold Sourcing

Finding genuine, verified gold suppliers is the foundation of everything we do. The international gold market is filled with fraudsters, phantom sellers and fake gold — and separating real from fake requires years of on-the-ground experience and trusted personal relationships.

At Erdemir International, we maintain an active network of verified gold suppliers across Sub-Saharan Africa, built through years of fieldwork and direct contact with mining operations and licensed exporters. When a buyer comes to us with requirements, we already know who can supply — and we have already verified them.

Active supplier network across multiple African gold-producing countries
Direct relationships with mining cooperatives and licensed gold exporters
Regular verification of supply volumes, gold quality and export licenses
Precise matching of buyer specifications with the right supplier profile
Coordination of all initial documentation and compliance procedures
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Risk

Due Diligence

In the gold trade, skipping due diligence is not a shortcut — it is a fast track to fraud, legal liability and serious financial loss. Every party that enters our network — buyers, sellers, exporters and logistics partners — goes through a rigorous due diligence process before any deal proceeds.

Our due diligence process is modelled on international compliance standards and covers identity verification, business registration, sanctions screening, source of funds and full supply chain integrity checks. We produce detailed written reports for every transaction so all parties can proceed with complete confidence.

Full KYC (Know Your Customer) verification for all parties involved
Business registration, licensing and legal status verification
International sanctions, PEP and watchlist screening
Source of gold verification and chain of custody review
Written due diligence reports provided to all relevant parties
Ongoing compliance monitoring throughout the transaction lifecycle
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On-Site

Physical Verification

There is no substitute for physically verifying gold. Documents can be forged, claims can be exaggerated and samples can be manipulated — but on-site physical verification cuts through all of that. Our team travels to the source location to inspect, test and confirm every gold consignment before any deal proceeds.

We coordinate and oversee certified assay testing, weight verification and visual inspection of gold at the supplier or secure vault location. Our detailed verification reports give buyers the certainty they need to commit — knowing a trusted professional has personally confirmed what is being offered.

On-site physical inspection at supplier location or independent secure vault
Coordination of certified assay testing to confirm purity and grade
Precise weight and volume confirmation against seller declarations
Full photographic and video documentation of the gold consignment
Written verification report with assay results issued to the buyer
Repeat verification procedures at agreed milestones during the transaction
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Legal

Bulletproof Contracts

A handshake is not enough in the gold trade. Every transaction requires legally binding agreements that clearly define the obligations, rights, timelines, and remedies for all parties involved. Weak or poorly drafted contracts are one of the most common reasons gold deals collapse or end in costly dispute.

Erdemir International arranges and manages all contractual documentation for every transaction we handle. Our agreements are specifically designed for international gold trade — addressing the legal complexities of cross-border transactions between European and African jurisdictions, including payment terms, delivery conditions, inspection rights, escrow arrangements and dispute resolution.

Full Sales and Purchase Agreements for international gold transactions
LOI (Letter of Intent) and ICPO (Irrevocable Corporate Purchase Order) preparation
Clear payment terms, escrow arrangements and delivery milestone definitions
Buyer inspection rights and rejection procedures clearly documented
Jurisdiction and dispute resolution clauses tailored for cross-border deals
Full export and import compliance documentation management
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Network

Buyer & Seller Matching

The right match is the difference between a deal that closes within weeks and one that wastes months of everyone's time. Our matching process goes far beyond simply connecting two parties — we ensure that supply volumes, gold quality, pricing expectations, timelines and compliance requirements are fully aligned before any introduction is made.

We work with a curated network of serious buyers across Europe — including refiners, institutional investors and licensed commodity traders — and match them only with suppliers who can realistically fulfil their requirements. No time-wasters, no inflated claims, only verified parties with genuine, proven capability.

Curated European buyer network — refiners, institutional investors, trading houses
Matching based on precise volume, quality, pricing and timeline alignment
Pre-qualification of both parties before any introduction is arranged
Facilitation of all initial meetings, calls and procedural discussions
Ongoing coordination between buyer and seller throughout the entire transaction
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Compliance

Legal Compliance &
End-to-End Management

International gold trade crosses multiple legal jurisdictions — each with its own export controls, import regulations, AML requirements and customs procedures. A transaction that is fully compliant in one country can create serious legal issues in another without careful, experienced management.

Erdemir International manages the complete compliance and operational framework for every transaction — ensuring that gold moves legally, all paperwork meets the requirements of both origin and destination countries, and every party fulfils their obligations on schedule. We manage the entire deal from the moment parties agree in principle to the moment the transaction is fully complete.

Full AML (Anti-Money Laundering) compliance framework management
Export licensing and documentation coordination in African origin countries
European import compliance, customs documentation and regulatory filings
Coordination with qualified legal counsel in all relevant jurisdictions
Transaction timeline management and milestone tracking throughout
Complete post-deal documentation, archiving and record management
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Ready to Work With Us?

Tell us what you need — whether you are a buyer seeking verified supply or a supplier looking for qualified European buyers. We respond to every serious enquiry within 24 hours.

Where We Operate

Two Continents,
One Trusted Partner

Erdemir International operates across Europe and Africa — two very different gold markets with different regulatory environments, business cultures and supply-demand dynamics. We understand both sides deeply, which is precisely what makes us effective as the bridge between them.

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Supply Side

Africa

Africa is home to some of the world's largest and most significant gold deposits. Sub-Saharan Africa in particular produces enormous volumes of gold each year — from large industrial mining operations to artisanal and small-scale mining communities with rich, accessible deposits.

Erdemir International has built direct personal relationships with licensed gold exporters, mining cooperatives and regional traders across multiple African countries. We understand the local regulations, export licensing requirements, and the cultural dynamics of doing business effectively in these markets.

Our African network gives European buyers access to real, verified gold at competitive prices — with the assurance that every supplier has been personally vetted, every gold consignment physically inspected, and every export transaction is fully compliant with local law and international standards.

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Demand Side

Europe

Europe is one of the world's largest and most sophisticated markets for physical gold — home to major refineries, institutional investors, commodity trading houses, precious metals dealers and a substantial base of private gold buyers seeking verified, compliant supply.

European buyers operate under strict regulatory requirements and demand the highest standards: verified origin, complete legal documentation, consistent quality, and reliable, on-schedule delivery. Meeting these standards requires a partner who deeply understands the European regulatory environment — including EU AML directives, precious metals import regulations and compliance requirements.

Erdemir International is headquartered in the Netherlands and maintains strong relationships with qualified European buyers who are actively seeking legitimate, documented African gold supply through a trusted intermediary they can rely on.

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Our Commitment

What You Can Expect
In Every Market

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Full Legal Compliance

Every transaction is structured to comply fully with the laws of both the African origin country and the European destination. We never operate in legal grey areas.

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Cross-Cultural Expertise

We understand the business cultures of both continents. Negotiation, communication and relationship-building are handled with genuine cultural understanding on both sides.

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Strict Confidentiality

All client information, deal details and supplier relationships are treated with the highest level of confidentiality. We never share client data with third parties without explicit consent.

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Fast Response

We understand that timing matters in commodity trading. We respond to all enquiries within 24 hours and keep all parties proactively informed at every stage.

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Complete Documentation

From the first LOI to the final delivery receipt, every step is fully documented. Clients receive copies of all relevant paperwork and a complete auditable transaction record.

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Results Focused

We are measured by deals that close — not by procedures we go through. Everything we do is oriented toward getting transactions completed successfully, on time and within agreed terms.

Get In Touch

Let's Start a
Conversation

Whether you are a gold supplier looking for qualified European buyers, or a buyer seeking verified supply from Africa — we want to hear from you. Fill in the form below or contact us directly. We respond to every serious enquiry within 24 hours.

Contact Details

Reach Us Directly

All enquiries are handled with strict confidentiality. Whether you are making a first approach or ready to discuss a specific transaction, we welcome your contact.

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Email
info@erdemir-international.com
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Phone / WhatsApp
+31 615 510 403
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Headquarters
Nijmegen, Netherlands
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Operations
Europe & Africa
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Response Time
Within 24 hours

"Every enquiry we receive is handled with the same professionalism we bring to our most significant transactions. There are no small questions in the gold trade."

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