Compliance documentation
Regulatory Frameworks

Compliance
Without
Compromise

AA Minerals upholds the highest international standards for responsible sourcing — OECD, LBMA, Kimberley Process, and LME — with annual independent audits.

100%
Lots Certified
Annual
3rd-Party Audits
4
Active Frameworks
Certification Frameworks

Standards We
Operate Under

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OECD Due Diligence Guidance
All Minerals
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We fully implement the OECD Due Diligence Guidance for Responsible Supply Chains of Minerals from Conflict-Affected and High-Risk Areas (3rd Edition), covering the 3TG minerals (tin, tantalum, tungsten, gold) and extending to cobalt and other critical minerals.
Establish strong company management systems with documented supply chain policies
Identify and assess risks in the supply chain using the OECD risk framework
Design and implement strategies to respond to identified risks
Carry out independent third-party audit of supply chain due diligence
Report annually on supply chain due diligence
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London Bullion Market Association
Gold
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All gold transactions comply with the LBMA Responsible Gold Guidance, which sets standards for refiners and upstream supply chain participants including traders and exporters.
Full KYC/AML checks on all counterparties
Source origin documentation for every gold lot
Annual SGS or Bureau Veritas responsible sourcing audits
No dealings with sanctioned entities or known conflict-finance sources
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Kimberley Process Certification Scheme
Diamonds
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All rough diamond exports are processed under the Kimberley Process Certification Scheme (KPCS), the international certification standard designed to prevent conflict diamonds from entering the legitimate trade.
KPCS certificate accompanies every rough diamond shipment
Internal controls verified by government authorities
Tamper-resistant containers for all shipments
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London Metal Exchange Grade
Copper, Cobalt
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Copper cathodes traded by AA Minerals meet LME Grade A specification requirements, enabling delivery against LME futures contracts and ensuring liquidity for institutional buyers.
Minimum 99.9935% copper purity (Grade A)
LME-registered brands available on request
Full certificate of analysis with each consignment
Audit Record

Third-Party
Audit History

Q1 2024
OECD Due Diligence Annual Review
Audited by: Bureau Veritas Minerals & Mining
Q4 2023
LBMA Responsible Gold Audit
Audited by: SGS Société Générale de Surveillance
Q3 2023
iTSCi Chain-of-Custody Verification
Audited by: ITRI Ltd
Q1 2023
OECD Due Diligence Annual Review
Audited by: Bureau Veritas Minerals & Mining
Q4 2022
LBMA Responsible Gold Audit
Audited by: SGS Société Générale de Surveillance

Full audit reports available to qualified institutional counterparties under NDA.

Internal Policies

Our
Commitments

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Anti-Bribery & Corruption
Zero tolerance policy aligned with the UK Bribery Act 2010 and US FCPA. All staff and agents trained annually. Whistleblower protection in place.
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Environmental & Social
ESG assessments conducted on all mining partners. Water usage, tailings management, and community impact reviewed as part of onboarding and annual audits.
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AML / KYC
Robust Know Your Customer and Anti-Money Laundering procedures for all counterparties. FCA-aligned policies with Tier 1 banking-grade screening.
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Human Rights
Modern Slavery Act compliance. Child labour due diligence across all partner sites. Aligned with UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights.