Our Goals

• Promote Responsible Gold Trade & Price setting.
  We aim to foster transparency, accountability, and ethical sourcing throughout Sierra Leone’s gold supply chain, ensuring compliance with global industry standards.
• Stop Minerals Fraud & illicit money flows
  Through our internal efforts as an ANTI-SCAM Unit (ASU), we aim to promote formal inflows of funds and enforce ANTI-MONEY LAUNDERING regulations, while providing resources to help STOP rampant Gold & Mineral Investor Fraud commonly referred to as “419”
  
• Support Members’ Growth and Development
  SLGDEA provides resources, training, and opportunities for its members to enhance their expertise, grow their businesses, and compete in the international market
  
• Advocate for Policy and Regulatory Improvements
  As a unified voice, we engage with government bodies and regulatory agencies to promote policies that benefit our members and enhance the competitiveness of Sierra Leone’s gold industry
  
• Facilitate Collaboration
  We encourage partnerships and cooperation among gold dealers, exporters, artisanal miners, and investors to strengthen the gold sector and unlock its full potential.
  
• Enhance Global Reputation
  Our association is committed to positioning Sierra Leone as a trusted and responsible exporter of gold by building international relationships and fostering confidence in the quality and integrity of our export.