Sourcing Regions

Sourcing Gold from the Great Lakes & East African Region (Democratic republic of Congo(DRC), Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania, Southern Sudan and Sudan.

Great Lakes Gold Origins Ltd operates across several of Africa’s most productive gold belts. Our sourcing network spans five countries and multiple mining regions, each known for its rich geological deposits and established artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) communities.
All our sourcing partners undergo strict due-diligence screening, licence verification, and origin-traceability checks before joining our supply chain.

Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)

DRC is one of Africa’s most resource-rich gold-producing countries. We work primarily in the eastern corridor, where artisanal miners and cooperatives have long-established extraction sites. Each supply lot undergoes on-ground verification before entering Uganda or regional export hubs.

Key Mining Provinces and Areas in DRC

  • Ituri Province
    • Mongbwalu
    • Bunia
    • Mambasa
    • Nizi
  • South Kivu
    • Bukavu
    • Shabunda
    • Fizi
    • Mwenga
  • North Kivu
    • Beni
    • Butembo
    • Lubero
  • Maniema Province
    • Kindu
    • Punia
    • Kailo
    • Lubutu
  • Haut-Uele Province
    • Watsa
    • Durba
    • Isiro

These regions are known for alluvial gold, gold dust, and high-grade ASM doré material.

Uganda

Uganda is a key refining and export hub in the Great Lakes region. The country also has active gold deposits in the western and eastern belts. All gold transiting or processed in Uganda is registered according to national guidelines.

Key Gold Areas in Uganda

  • Buhweju District
  • Bushenyi District
  • Mubende District (including Kitumbi, Bukuya, and Myanzi)
  • Kassanda District
  • Karamoja Region (Moroto, Kotido, Kaabong)
  • Ibanda District
  • Kisoro District
  • Rubanda District
  • Busia District
  • Moyo District

Kenya

Kenya plays a major role in the regional supply chain as a producer and a strategic logistics corridor. Gold sourced locally comes mainly from western Kenya.

Key Gold Areas in Kenya

  • Migori County (Macalder Mines, Masara)
  • Kakamega County (Ikolomani Gold Belt)
  • Vihiga County
  • Siaya County
  • Narok County (Lolgorien)
  • Turkana gold fields

Tanzania

Tanzania is one of East Africa’s largest gold producers, with both large-scale and artisanal mining operations. We source through vetted suppliers and established ASM groups operating within legal frameworks.

Key Gold Areas in Tanzania

  • Geita Region
  • Mwanza Region
  • Shinyanga
  • Mara Region
  • Tabora
  • Kahama
  • Kilimanjaro ASM zones
  • Manyara small-scale sites

Sudan

Sudan has widespread alluvial and hard-rock gold mining, especially through artisanal communities. Due diligence in this region is handled with extra care to ensure political and security compliance.

Key Gold Areas in Sudan

  • River Nile State (Abidiya, Al-Bawga, Abu Hamad)
  • Northern State (Wadi Halfa, Dongola)
  • South Kordofan
  • North Kordofan
  • Blue Nile Region
  • Red Sea State ASM belts

We avoid any areas associated with instability or conflict and work only with licensed suppliers in compliant zones.

Our Supply Chain Verification

Across all sourcing regions, we maintain strict quality and compliance controls. Every shipment undergoes:

  • Supplier licence validation
  • KYC and AML checks
  • On-ground verification of origin
  • Independent assay testing
  • Secure packaging and sealed serial numbers
  • Full government export authorization
  • Transparent documentation from source to destination

Our gold is traceable, verifiable, and compliant with international standards.
This ensures that every buyer receives a clean, well-documented, and responsibly sourced product.