Our Services
Our capabilities support institutional, sovereign, and private-sector partnerships while promoting inclusive, transparent, and resilient global trade.
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Commodities Trading & Supply Chain Solutions
GLC Group operates at the intersection of commodities sourcing, structured trade, and trade-finance innovation. Our integrated model enables us to manage end-to-end trade execution across multiple commodity classes and jurisdictions.
Core Commodities Portfolio
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Energy: Bonny Light Crude Oil (Nigeria); Refined Petroleum Products (Nigeria, Uzbekistan)
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Metals: Copper Cathodes (Democratic Republic of Congo, Zambia, Tanzania)
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Agriculture & Livestock: Maize (Uganda); Live Cattle (South Africa, Uganda, Kenya)
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Industrial Raw Materials: Timber (Sierra Leone); Bauxite (Sierra Leone)
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Strategic Capabilities
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Structured sourcing and off-take solutions
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Cross-border trade execution in emerging and frontier markets
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Integrated logistics and supply-chain coordination
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Relationship-driven market access for producers and buyers
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Scalable, ethically sourced commodity flows​
Commodities Sourcing
Our company provides end-to-end commodities sourcing services including identifying, vetting, and securing reliable suppliers across global markets.
We leverage deep market knowledge and established producer relationships to source commodities that meet defined quality, volume, and delivery requirements, while ensuring competitive pricing and continuity of supply.
Our disciplined sourcing process emphasizes due diligence, compliance, and logistical feasibility, enabling efficient, dependable execution of physical commodity trades.
Structured Trade & Negotiation
Our company specializes in structured trade and commercial negotiation for physical commodities, designing transaction frameworks that balance pricing, risk allocation, logistics, and payment terms across the supply chain.
We lead negotiations with producers, buyers, logistics providers, and financiers to align commercial and contractual outcomes, mitigate operational and counterparty risk, and ensure bankable, executable trades.
Through disciplined structuring and documentation, we enable efficient commodity flows, predictable margins, and repeatable trading relationships.
Trade Finance
Our company provides structured trade financing solutions to support the purchase, movement, and sale of physical commodities.
We finance transactions across the trade lifecycle, including pre-export, inventory, and receivables financing, enabling suppliers and buyers to optimize cash flow while mitigating counterparty and performance risk.
Financing is typically secured against the underlying commodity and related trade documentation, with rigorous due diligence, risk controls, and compliance standards applied to each transaction.
How We Work
At GLC Group, we build and manage counterparty relationships to ensure objectives, terms, and expectations are aligned. We structure transactions and coordinate stakeholders to ensure smooth, efficient execution and we oversee verification and delivery which is critical to ensure compliance, accuracy, and successful completion.
1. Relationship & Trade Alignment
We begin by establishing alignment between suppliers and buyers, confirming trade intent, volume expectations, and sourcing parameters. Every engagement is approached with discretion, clarity, and respect for regional operating realities.
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Supplier and buyer alignment
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Volume, quality, and delivery expectations
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Ethical sourcing standards
2. Transaction Structuring & Coordination
Once aligned, we coordinate negotiation, documentation, and transaction flow to ensure compliance and execution clarity. Our role is to reduce friction, manage complexity, and maintain accountability across parties.
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​Pricing and negotiation support
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Documentation and compliance coordination
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Transaction and delivery oversight
3. Verification & Delivery Oversight
Prior to execution, we coordinate certified testing, sampling, and quality verification. Delivery planning is managed with attention to timing, security, and regulatory requirements to support successful completion.
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Smelting and purity verification
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Quality assurance prior to delivery
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Execution and handover coordination
Our approach is built for continuity - supporting repeat transactions, trusted partnerships, and responsible growth across markets.
Who We Work With
Gold Leaf Capital Group works with established counterparties engaged in responsible gold trade. Our engagements are structured, relationship-driven, and aligned for long-term continuity.
We Work With
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​Established gold buyers and traders
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Licensed exporters and aggregators
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Artisanal and small-scale mining partners (via approved networks)
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Counterparties aligned with ethical sourcing standards
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Buyers seeking repeat, structured transactions
We Are Not a Fit For
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One-off or speculative transactions
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Unverified intermediaries or brokers
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Parties seeking informal or non-compliant trade
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Transactions without clear sourcing or documentation
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Short-term arbitrage without continuity intent
Service Engagement Overview
GLC Group engages selectively based on alignment, trade readiness, and compliance requirements.
Our role is to structure and coordinate transactions where transparency, accountability, and long-term continuity are prioritized from the outset.
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Engagements are assessed prior to execution
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Trade volumes, sourcing parameters, and compliance requirements must be clearly defined
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We operate through established relationships and verified trade channels
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Long-term partnerships are prioritized over one-off transactions
All inquiries are reviewed for alignment prior to engagement.