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China

A country, region, department or municipality. Every geographic claim on the hub hangs off one.

TypeJurisdiction / administrative areaRelationships37Claims held37Checked2026-08First held2026-08
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Registry fact30Single source6Contested1
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gold flows to · As reported · Where sources disagreereceives gold flows from · As reportedreceives gold flows from · As reportedlocation of · As reportedlocation of · As reportedlocation of · As reportedlocation of · As reported · Supersededlocation of · As reportedlocation of · As reportedlocation of · As reportedlocation of · As reportedlocation of · As reportedlocation of · As reportedlocation of · As reported · Supersededlocation of · As reportedlocation of · As reportedlocation of · As reportedlocation of · As reportedlocation of · As reportedlocation of · As reportedlocation of · As reportedlocation of · As reportedlocation of · As reportedlocation of · As reportedlocation of · As reportedlocation of · As reportedlocation of · As reportedlocation of · As reportedChina — Jurisdiction / administrative areaSouth Africa — Jurisdiction / administrative areaIndonesia — Jurisdiction / administrative areaPhilippines — Jurisdiction / administrative areaZhaojin Mining Industry Company Limited — Producer organisationBaiyin Nonferrous Group Co., Ltd. (also known as Baiyin Nonferrous; and BNMC; and formerly known as Baiyin Nonferrous Metals Company) — Trader / exporter / intermediaryShandong Gold Mining Co., Ltd. (also known as Shandong Gold) — Trader / exporter / intermediaryShandong Gold Smelting Co., Ltd. — Trader / exporter / intermediaryWestern Gold Co., Ltd. — Trader / exporter / intermediaryWestern Gold Hami Gold Mine Co., Ltd. — Trader / exporter / intermediaryWestern Gold Karamay Hatu Gold Mine Co., Ltd. — Trader / exporter / intermediaryXinjiang East Hope Nonferrous Metals Co., Ltd. — Trader / exporter / intermediaryXinjiang Jinbao Mining Co., Ltd. — Trader / exporter / intermediaryXinjiang Jinchuan Mining Industry Co., Ltd. (also known as Xinjiang Jinchuan Company) — Trader / exporter / intermediaryXinjiang Baiyin Mining Development Co., Ltd.  — Trader / exporter / intermediaryXinjiang Nonferrous Metals Industry Group Co., Ltd. — Trader / exporter / intermediaryXinjiang Zijin Nonferrous Metals Co., Ltd. — Trader / exporter / intermediaryZijin Mining Group Co., Ltd. — Trader / exporter / intermediaryDaye Non-Ferrous Metals Mining Ltd. — Refinery / smelterGold Refinery of Zijin Mining Group Co., Ltd. — Refinery / smelterGreat Wall Precious Metals Co., Ltd. of CBPM — Refinery / smelterGuangdong Jinding Gold Limited — Refinery / smelterHeraeus Metals Hong Kong Ltd. — Refinery / smelterInner Mongolia Qiankun Gold and Silver Refinery Share Co., Ltd. — Refinery / smelterJiangxi Copper Co., Ltd. — Refinery / smelterMetalor Technologies (Hong Kong) Ltd. — Refinery / smelterMetalor Technologies (Suzhou) Ltd. — Refinery / smelterShandong Gold Smelting Co. Ltd — Refinery / smelterShandong Zhaojin Gold & Silver Refinery Co., Ltd. — Refinery / smelter

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China
Where sources disagree

Both claims are published, each naming its own source. The hub picks no winner and blends nothing.

gold flows toSources namedBullionStar (industry commentary site)

The source rates this claim contested. The hub holds one side of it: no second claim on the same point has been landed.

gold flows toSouth AfricaJurisdiction / administrative areaContested
As reportedBasisinvestigativeClaimantinvestigativeIndicatorexportPeriodas of 21 Nov 2022 (Rand's confirmed-country statement)
Evidence

Sources disagree. The hub publishes each claim with its own source and forms no combined answer.

  • Locatorpassage on the cited page (period as stated: as of 21 Nov 2022 (Rand's confirmed-country statement)) — reference as stated by the source: bullionstar.com/gold-university/rand-refineryDocumentrecord:gold-flow-flow-0197 · externalQuoteHeld, display gated pending the permissions review.

SourceBullionStar (industry commentary site)Origingold-hubObserved2026-09Asserted2026-09-07

Relationships

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Where a source does not establish that a relationship continues, its present status is undetermined. An absent end date is not evidence that it is current.

Geography30

location ofBaiyin Nonferrous Group Co., Ltd. (also known as Baiyin Nonferrous; and BNMC; and formerly known as Baiyin Nonferrous Metals Company)Trader / exporter / intermediaryRegistry fact
As reportedPrecisioncountry
Evidence

One authoritative register is the bar for this kind of claim. Published as shown, cited and dated.

  • LocatorUFLPA Entity List, US Department of Homeland Security / Forced Labor Enforcement Task ForceDocumentrecord:sanctions-gold · externalLinkwww.dhs.gov/uflpa-entity-list QuoteHeld, display gated pending the permissions review.

SourceUFLPA Entity List, US Department of Homeland Security / Forced Labor Enforcement Task ForceOrigingold-hubAsserted2026-09-05

location ofDaye Non-Ferrous Metals Mining Ltd.Refinery / smelterRegistry fact
As reported
Evidence

One authoritative register is the bar for this kind of claim. Published as shown, cited and dated.

SourceMicrosoft Corporation — Conflict Minerals Report for 2024 Reporting Year, Appendix AOrigingold-hubObserved2024Asserted2026-08-29

location ofGold Refinery of Zijin Mining Group Co., Ltd.Refinery / smelterRegistry fact
As reported
Evidence

One authoritative register is the bar for this kind of claim. Published as shown, cited and dated.

SourceMicrosoft Corporation — Conflict Minerals Report for 2024 Reporting Year, Appendix AOrigingold-hubObserved2024Asserted2026-08-29

location ofGreat Wall Precious Metals Co., Ltd. of CBPMRefinery / smelterRegistry fact
As reported
Evidence

One authoritative register is the bar for this kind of claim. Published as shown, cited and dated.

SourceMicrosoft Corporation — Conflict Minerals Report for 2024 Reporting Year, Appendix AOrigingold-hubObserved2024Asserted2026-08-29

location ofGuangdong Jinding Gold LimitedRefinery / smelterRegistry fact
As reported
Evidence

One authoritative register is the bar for this kind of claim. Published as shown, cited and dated.

SourceMicrosoft Corporation — Conflict Minerals Report for 2024 Reporting Year, Appendix AOrigingold-hubObserved2024Asserted2026-08-29

location ofHeraeus Metals Hong Kong Ltd.Refinery / smelterRegistry fact
As reported
Evidence

One authoritative register is the bar for this kind of claim. Published as shown, cited and dated.

SourceMicrosoft Corporation — Conflict Minerals Report for 2024 Reporting Year, Appendix AOrigingold-hubObserved2024Asserted2026-08-29

location ofInner Mongolia Qiankun Gold and Silver Refinery Share Co., Ltd.Refinery / smelterRegistry fact
As reported
Evidence

One authoritative register is the bar for this kind of claim. Published as shown, cited and dated.

SourceMicrosoft Corporation — Conflict Minerals Report for 2024 Reporting Year, Appendix AOrigingold-hubObserved2024Asserted2026-08-29

location ofJiangxi Copper Co., Ltd.Refinery / smelterRegistry fact
As reported
Evidence

One authoritative register is the bar for this kind of claim. Published as shown, cited and dated.

  • Locatorown name states the province (Jiangxi); registered address 15 Yejin Avenue, Guixi City, Jiangxi, ChinaDocumentrecord:placement-pass-round9-2026-08-29 · externalLinken.jxcc.com/aboutus.html

SourceJiangxi Copper Company LimitedOrigingold-hubAsserted2026-08-29

location ofMetalor Technologies (Hong Kong) Ltd.Refinery / smelterRegistry fact
As reported
Evidence

One authoritative register is the bar for this kind of claim. Published as shown, cited and dated.

SourceMicrosoft Corporation — Conflict Minerals Report for 2024 Reporting Year, Appendix AOrigingold-hubObserved2024Asserted2026-08-29

location ofMetalor Technologies (Suzhou) Ltd.Refinery / smelterRegistry fact
As reported
Evidence

One authoritative register is the bar for this kind of claim. Published as shown, cited and dated.

SourceMicrosoft Corporation — Conflict Minerals Report for 2024 Reporting Year, Appendix AOrigingold-hubObserved2024Asserted2026-08-29

location ofShandong Gold Mining Co., Ltd. (also known as Shandong Gold)Trader / exporter / intermediaryRegistry fact
As reportedPrecisioncountry
Evidence

One authoritative register is the bar for this kind of claim. Published as shown, cited and dated.

  • LocatorUFLPA Entity List, US Department of Homeland Security / Forced Labor Enforcement Task ForceDocumentrecord:sanctions-gold · externalLinkwww.dhs.gov/uflpa-entity-list QuoteHeld, display gated pending the permissions review.

SourceUFLPA Entity List, US Department of Homeland Security / Forced Labor Enforcement Task ForceOrigingold-hubAsserted2026-09-05

location ofShandong Gold Smelting Co., Ltd.Trader / exporter / intermediaryRegistry factSuperseded
As reportedPrecisioncountry
Evidence

One authoritative register is the bar for this kind of claim. Published as shown, cited and dated.

  • LocatorUFLPA Entity List, US Department of Homeland Security / Forced Labor Enforcement Task ForceDocumentrecord:sanctions-gold · externalLinkwww.dhs.gov/uflpa-entity-list QuoteHeld, display gated pending the permissions review.

SourceUFLPA Entity List, US Department of Homeland Security / Forced Labor Enforcement Task ForceOrigingold-hubAsserted2026-09-05

location ofShandong Gold Smelting Co., Ltd.Trader / exporter / intermediaryRegistry fact
As reportedPrecisioncountry
Evidence

One authoritative register is the bar for this kind of claim. Published as shown, cited and dated.

  • LocatorUFLPA Entity List, US Department of Homeland Security / Forced Labor Enforcement Task ForceDocumentrecord:sanctions-gold · externalLinkwww.dhs.gov/uflpa-entity-list QuoteHeld, display gated pending the permissions review.

SourceUFLPA Entity List, US Department of Homeland Security / Forced Labor Enforcement Task ForceOrigingold-hubAsserted2026-09-05

location ofShandong Zhaojin Gold & Silver Refinery Co., Ltd.Refinery / smelterRegistry fact
As reported
Evidence

One authoritative register is the bar for this kind of claim. Published as shown, cited and dated.

SourceMicrosoft Corporation — Conflict Minerals Report for 2024 Reporting Year, Appendix AOrigingold-hubObserved2024Asserted2026-08-29

location ofShanghai Gold ExchangeTrader / exporter / intermediaryRegistry fact
As reported
Evidence

One authoritative register is the bar for this kind of claim. Published as shown, cited and dated.

  • Locatorown domain en.sge.com.cn — Shanghai Gold Exchange, Shanghai, ChinaDocumentrecord:placement-pass-round9-2026-08-29 · externalLinken.sge.com.cn/

SourceShanghai Gold ExchangeOrigingold-hubAsserted2026-08-29

location ofSichuan Tianze Precious Metals Co., Ltd.Refinery / smelterRegistry fact
As reported
Evidence

One authoritative register is the bar for this kind of claim. Published as shown, cited and dated.

SourceMicrosoft Corporation — Conflict Minerals Report for 2024 Reporting Year, Appendix AOrigingold-hubObserved2024Asserted2026-08-29

location ofWestern Gold Co., Ltd.Trader / exporter / intermediaryRegistry fact
As reportedPrecisioncountry
Evidence

One authoritative register is the bar for this kind of claim. Published as shown, cited and dated.

  • LocatorUFLPA Entity List, US Department of Homeland Security / Forced Labor Enforcement Task ForceDocumentrecord:sanctions-gold · externalLinkwww.dhs.gov/uflpa-entity-list QuoteHeld, display gated pending the permissions review.

SourceUFLPA Entity List, US Department of Homeland Security / Forced Labor Enforcement Task ForceOrigingold-hubAsserted2026-09-05

location ofWestern Gold Hami Gold Mine Co., Ltd.Trader / exporter / intermediaryRegistry fact
As reportedPrecisioncountry
Evidence

One authoritative register is the bar for this kind of claim. Published as shown, cited and dated.

  • LocatorUFLPA Entity List, US Department of Homeland Security / Forced Labor Enforcement Task ForceDocumentrecord:sanctions-gold · externalLinkwww.dhs.gov/uflpa-entity-list QuoteHeld, display gated pending the permissions review.

SourceUFLPA Entity List, US Department of Homeland Security / Forced Labor Enforcement Task ForceOrigingold-hubAsserted2026-09-05

location ofWestern Gold Karamay Hatu Gold Mine Co., Ltd.Trader / exporter / intermediaryRegistry fact
As reportedPrecisioncountry
Evidence

One authoritative register is the bar for this kind of claim. Published as shown, cited and dated.

  • LocatorUFLPA Entity List, US Department of Homeland Security / Forced Labor Enforcement Task ForceDocumentrecord:sanctions-gold · externalLinkwww.dhs.gov/uflpa-entity-list QuoteHeld, display gated pending the permissions review.

SourceUFLPA Entity List, US Department of Homeland Security / Forced Labor Enforcement Task ForceOrigingold-hubAsserted2026-09-05

location ofXinjiang Baiyin Mining Development Co., Ltd.Trader / exporter / intermediaryRegistry fact
As reportedPrecisioncountry
Evidence

One authoritative register is the bar for this kind of claim. Published as shown, cited and dated.

  • LocatorUFLPA Entity List, US Department of Homeland Security / Forced Labor Enforcement Task ForceDocumentrecord:sanctions-gold · externalLinkwww.dhs.gov/uflpa-entity-list QuoteHeld, display gated pending the permissions review.

SourceUFLPA Entity List, US Department of Homeland Security / Forced Labor Enforcement Task ForceOrigingold-hubAsserted2026-09-05

location ofXinjiang East Hope Nonferrous Metals Co., Ltd.Trader / exporter / intermediaryRegistry fact
As reportedPrecisioncountry
Evidence

One authoritative register is the bar for this kind of claim. Published as shown, cited and dated.

  • LocatorUFLPA Entity List, US Department of Homeland Security / Forced Labor Enforcement Task ForceDocumentrecord:sanctions-gold · externalLinkwww.dhs.gov/uflpa-entity-list QuoteHeld, display gated pending the permissions review.

SourceUFLPA Entity List, US Department of Homeland Security / Forced Labor Enforcement Task ForceOrigingold-hubAsserted2026-09-05

location ofXinjiang Jinbao Mining Co., Ltd.Trader / exporter / intermediaryRegistry fact
As reportedPrecisioncountry
Evidence

One authoritative register is the bar for this kind of claim. Published as shown, cited and dated.

  • LocatorUFLPA Entity List, US Department of Homeland Security / Forced Labor Enforcement Task ForceDocumentrecord:sanctions-gold · externalLinkwww.dhs.gov/uflpa-entity-list QuoteHeld, display gated pending the permissions review.

SourceUFLPA Entity List, US Department of Homeland Security / Forced Labor Enforcement Task ForceOrigingold-hubAsserted2026-09-05

location ofXinjiang Jinchuan Mining Industry Co., Ltd. (also known as Xinjiang Jinchuan Company)Trader / exporter / intermediaryRegistry fact
As reportedPrecisioncountry
Evidence

One authoritative register is the bar for this kind of claim. Published as shown, cited and dated.

  • LocatorUFLPA Entity List, US Department of Homeland Security / Forced Labor Enforcement Task ForceDocumentrecord:sanctions-gold · externalLinkwww.dhs.gov/uflpa-entity-list QuoteHeld, display gated pending the permissions review.

SourceUFLPA Entity List, US Department of Homeland Security / Forced Labor Enforcement Task ForceOrigingold-hubAsserted2026-09-05

location ofXinjiang Nonferrous Metals Industry Group Co., Ltd.Trader / exporter / intermediaryRegistry fact
As reportedPrecisioncountry
Evidence

One authoritative register is the bar for this kind of claim. Published as shown, cited and dated.

  • LocatorUFLPA Entity List, US Department of Homeland Security / Forced Labor Enforcement Task ForceDocumentrecord:sanctions-gold · externalLinkwww.dhs.gov/uflpa-entity-list QuoteHeld, display gated pending the permissions review.

SourceUFLPA Entity List, US Department of Homeland Security / Forced Labor Enforcement Task ForceOrigingold-hubAsserted2026-09-05

location ofXinjiang Zijin Nonferrous Metals Co., Ltd.Trader / exporter / intermediaryRegistry fact
As reportedPrecisioncountry
Evidence

One authoritative register is the bar for this kind of claim. Published as shown, cited and dated.

  • LocatorUFLPA Entity List, US Department of Homeland Security / Forced Labor Enforcement Task ForceDocumentrecord:sanctions-gold · externalLinkwww.dhs.gov/uflpa-entity-list QuoteHeld, display gated pending the permissions review.

SourceUFLPA Entity List, US Department of Homeland Security / Forced Labor Enforcement Task ForceOrigingold-hubAsserted2026-09-05

location ofXinjiang Baiyin Mining Development Co., Ltd. Trader / exporter / intermediaryRegistry factSuperseded
As reportedPrecisioncountry
Evidence

One authoritative register is the bar for this kind of claim. Published as shown, cited and dated.

  • LocatorUFLPA Entity List, US Department of Homeland Security / Forced Labor Enforcement Task ForceDocumentrecord:sanctions-gold · externalLinkwww.dhs.gov/uflpa-entity-list QuoteHeld, display gated pending the permissions review.

SourceUFLPA Entity List, US Department of Homeland Security / Forced Labor Enforcement Task ForceOrigingold-hubAsserted2026-09-05

location ofZhaojin Mining Industry Company LimitedProducer organisationSingle source
As reportedPrecisionheadquarters, country level
Evidence

One source states this, and it is labelled as one source.

SourceEncyclopaedia entry corroborated by MINING.COM trade reporting. No PRC company register record was read.Origingold-hubObserved2026-09Asserted2026-09-11

location ofZhongyuan Gold Smelter of Zhongjin Gold CorporationRefinery / smelterRegistry fact
As reported
Evidence

One authoritative register is the bar for this kind of claim. Published as shown, cited and dated.

SourceMicrosoft Corporation — Conflict Minerals Report for 2024 Reporting Year, Appendix AOrigingold-hubObserved2024Asserted2026-08-29

location ofZijin Mining Group Co., Ltd.Trader / exporter / intermediaryRegistry fact
As reportedPrecisioncountry
Evidence

One authoritative register is the bar for this kind of claim. Published as shown, cited and dated.

  • LocatorUFLPA Entity List, US Department of Homeland Security / Forced Labor Enforcement Task ForceDocumentrecord:sanctions-gold · externalLinkwww.dhs.gov/uflpa-entity-list QuoteHeld, display gated pending the permissions review.

SourceUFLPA Entity List, US Department of Homeland Security / Forced Labor Enforcement Task ForceOrigingold-hubAsserted2026-09-05

Chain of custody2

suppliesHeraeus Precious MetalsRefinery / smelterSingle source
As reportedDetermination basiscountry-of-origin as stated in the source organisation's own responsible-sourcing disclosure
Evidence

One source states this, and it is labelled as one source.

Sourcebullionstar.comOrigingold-hubAsserted2026-08-22

suppliesRand Refinery (Pty) LtdRefinery / smelterSingle source
As reportedDetermination basiscountry-of-origin as stated in the source organisation's own responsible-sourcing disclosure
Evidence

One source states this, and it is labelled as one source.

Sourcebullionstar.comOrigingold-hubAsserted2026-08-22

Events and evidence1

site ofLBMA Good Delivery List (gold + silver) — suspended (interim) — Shandong Gold Smelting Co. LtdRegulatory action / enforcementRegistry fact
As reported · 2026-08-05 → end not established
Evidence

One authoritative register is the bar for this kind of claim. Published as shown, cited and dated.

SourceLBMA Good Delivery List (gold + silver)Origingold-hubAsserted2026-08-29

Sequence
  1. 2024-01-01gold flows to · SwitzerlandStart
  2. 2024-12-31gold flows to · SwitzerlandHistorical
  3. 2026-08-05site of · LBMA Good Delivery List (gold + silver) — suspended (interim) — Shandong Gold Smelting Co. LtdStart
What the hub does not hold
  • No tenure and control claim is held for this entry.
  • No governance and compliance claim is held for this entry.
  • No participation and support claim is held for this entry.
  • No register identifier (RUC, NIT, cadastre code or equivalent) is held for this entry.

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