Random Sampling Process

for Dubai Good Delivery (‘DGD’) Gold and/or Silver Members

A. The following products (as applicable with regards to your DGD membership) will be inspected in
accordance to the Accreditation Rules (Section 06, Page 12) (‘DMCC requirements’):

1. 1 kg gold bar of minimum 995.0 purity per thousand parts of fine gold
2. 1 kg gold bar of minimum 999.9 purity per thousand parts of fine gold
3. 750-1100 ounces silver bar of minimum 999.0 purity
4. Silver grains of minimum 999.0 purity

B. Physical Inspection:

1. From ten (10) specimens of each product type that is provided by the refiner to the DMCC’s
appointed inspection and testing company, the representative inspector will randomly select three
(3) specimens for the purpose of conducting the physical inspection to verify that each product
type meets the DMCC requirements.

The physical inspection will cover the following aspects for each product type:

1.1 Gold Bars

a. Weight:

The inspector will verify the calibration certificates for the weighing equipment used by the
refiner and accordingly perform a weight check to determine that the weight of the bar is 1
kg. Downward weight tolerance is not acceptable.

b. Appearance:

The shape and measurements of the bars may vary, but all the surfaces of the bar needs to be
smooth, free of any irregularities such as layering, surface cavities, bubbles, blowholes or
shrinkage.

c. Marks:

The bars should bear the following marks, which shall be clearly legible:

1. serial number;
2. hallmark/brand stamp of refiner;
3. fineness (to four significant figures); and
4. weight (expressed in grams, kilograms or troy ounces).

It is optional for the refinery to include the year of manufacture as a mark on the bar, however
if there is no such mark on the bar, it is mandatory for the refiner to state the year of
manufacture on the accompanying bar certificate.

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 1.2 Silver Bars

a. Weight:

The inspector will verify the calibration certificates for the weighing equipment used by the
refiner and accordingly perform a weight check to determine that the weight of the bar is
between 750-1100 ounces. Downward weight tolerance is not acceptable.

b. Appearance:

The shape and measurements of the bars may vary, but all the surfaces of the bar needs to be
smooth, free of any irregularities such as layering, surface cavities, bubbles, blowholes or
shrinkage.

c. Marks:

The bars should bear the following marks, which shall be clearly legible:

1. serial number;
2. hallmark/brand stamp of refiner;
3. fineness (to four significant figures); and
4. weight (expressed in grams, kilograms or troy ounces).

It is optional for the refinery to include the year of manufacture as a mark on the bar, however
if there is no such mark on the bar, it is mandatory for the refiner to state the year of
manufacture on the accompanying bar certificate.

1.3 Silver Grains

a. Weight:

The inspector will verify the calibration certificates for the weighing equipment used by the
refiner and accordingly perform a weight check to determine that the weight of the bag of the
grains is between 20 - 25 kg. Downward weight tolerance is not acceptable.

b. Packaging:

The grains shall be packed in bags that are tamper-evident. Every bag must be sealed, and the
seal must carry an identifying number and the refiner’s name and/or hallmark/brand stamp
and the exact total weight of the silver grains contained. Every bag must be accompanied by
an assay certificate that is in a form acceptable to the DMCC.

c. Size of grains:

The grains should be between 2-20 mm in diameter.

2. Should the refinery fail to comply with any of the physical inspection aspects in this section B, it
is deemed that the refinery has failed the random sampling process.

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C. Purity Testing:

1. Collection of Samples:

a. Basis prevailing best practices, samples will be collected from one (1) randomly selected
specimen from the three that was selected by the inspector for the purpose of physical
appearance.
b. For gold, if the refinery is accredited for both 995.0 and 999.9, then only 999.9 samples will be
collected for testing the purity.
c. For silver, if the refinery is accredited for both silver bar and grains, only silver grains samples
will be collected for testing the purity.

2. Weight, Number and Management of Samples:

a. For each sample collected, the minimum weight is 10 grams

b. The number of samples to collected for each product type is five (5)
c. All samples for each product type are to sealed and packaged by the inspector in the following
distribution order:
i. Two (2) samples is to be retained by the inspection company
ii. Three (3) samples is to be sent to DMCC
The two (2) samples that is retained by the inspection companies needs to remain sealed
until further written notice from DMCC and the seal numbers for each package needs to be
provided to the refinery and DMCC.

3. Testing of Samples:

a. For each product type, from the three (3) samples received by DMCC, DMCC will select
randomly one (1) sample for the purpose of purity testing and DMCC will on a blind basis send
the sample to another DMCC approved inspection and testing company.
b. Testing the purities of various metals will be conducted by the new inspection and testing
company in accordance with prevailing best practise testing methods and related equipment.
c. For each sample, a total of ten (10) trials of testing will be performed. The testing results of each
trial and average mean of testing results of the ten (10) trials will be recorded and reported to
DMCC.

4. Post Analysis of Testing Results:

a. Any downward tolerance from the minimum purity level of the metal for each product type is
not acceptable.
b. In case of any downward tolerance, DMCC will communicate the results immediately to the
refinery and will arrange for the 2nd sample randomly selected to be sent for purity testing.
The related expenses of this additional process will be borne by the refiner based on actuals.
c. The result of the 2nd purity testing as provided by the inspection and testing company will be
treated as the final result for the purity testing.
d. Should there be any downward tolerance of the testing result of the 2nd sample, the
refinery is deemed to have failed the random sampling process.

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 5. Returning of Samples:

a. Samples will be returned to the refiner following satisfactory completion of the Random
Sampling Testing Process.
b. Samples will not be returned in cases where destructive testing methods have been used.

D. Failing the Random Sampling Process

1. The refiner will be required to undergo a 2nd Random Sampling Process within 30 calendar days
from date of such notification.
2. The entire cost basis actuals is to be borne by the refiner including any DMCC administrative cost
for each precious metal type.
3. Should a refiner fail the 2nd Random Sampling Process, DMCC will initiate actions in accordance
with the Accreditation Rules (Section 11, Page 19).

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