Jurisdictional Risk Framework
Every market we operate in is continuously assessed for political, regulatory, currency, and ESG risk. We do not onboard participants from jurisdictions that do not meet our minimum bankability threshold.
Bankability First
We apply institutional-grade bankability assessment before any jurisdiction is approved. No exceptions.
Continuous Monitoring
Political risk is not static. Our advisory monitors every target market monthly — and triggers reclassification when conditions change.
Neutral Escrow
All escrow accounts are domiciled in neutral, rule-of-law jurisdictions. Never in a producer-country bank.
Risk Classification Legend
Pilot corridor open. Producers and buyers welcome.
Available with PRI wrap, neutral-jurisdiction escrow, and enhanced monitoring.
Not accepting new participants until political risk normalizes.
Evaluated for future phases. No timeline committed.
Active Markets
Active MarketPilot corridors open for verified producers and institutional buyers. Escrow infrastructure live. MIGA/DFC PRI in place.
Ghana
West Africa · GH
Phase 1 — Active Pilot
Conditional Access
Conditional AccessAvailable with enhanced safeguards: PRI wrap, neutral-jurisdiction escrow (Luxembourg / Dubai DIFC), and continuous political risk monitoring.
Guinea
West Africa · GN
Phase 2 — Conditional Expansion
Peru
South America · PE
Phase 2 — Conditional Expansion
Colombia
South America · CO
Phase 2 — Conditional Expansion
Under Observation
Under ObservationNot accepting new participants. Our political risk advisory monitors these jurisdictions continuously. Entry decision triggers a full board review.
Mali
West Africa · ML
Under Observation — No timeline
Future Pipeline
Future PipelineEvaluated for inclusion in future phases. No timeline committed. Subject to annual risk reassessment.
Côte d'Ivoire
West Africa · CI
Phase 3 — Future Pipeline
DRC
Central Africa · CD
Phase 3 — Future Pipeline
Burkina Faso
West Africa · BF
Phase 3 — Future Pipeline
Brazil
South America · BR
Phase 3 — Future Pipeline
Ethiopia
East Africa · ET
Phase 3 — Future Pipeline
Cameroon
Central Africa · CM
Phase 3 — Future Pipeline
Angola
Southern Africa · AO
Phase 3 — Future Pipeline
Our Risk Assessment Methodology
What Disqualifies a Market
- Executive detention of mining executives
- State seizure of physical gold / unwarranted royalty rate hikes
- FX reserves below 1 month of import cover
- Arbitrary license cancellations without ICSID recourse
- Active conflict zone without credible stabilization plan
What Qualifies a Market
- Stable mining code with stabilization clauses
- ICSID arbitration convention ratified
- MIGA / DFC PRI available and priced
- Neutral-jurisdiction escrow enforceable
- OECD / LBMA compliance pathway available