C O M P A N Y P R O F I L E Global Commodities Trading

History

• The Company, with its headquarters in the UAE, was established as a direct result of more than 10 years of expertise in the fields of non-ferrous metals and precious metals throughout Latin America and Africa. One of the most competitive precious metals trading firms in the Middle East, BARKADOR was founded on the principles of dependability, credibility, and trust.

• The team at BARKADOR is a leader in its field, providing clients with a wide range of solutions across the institutional, corporate, industrial, fabrication, wholesale jewelry, production, and refining sectors. The team only maintains the highest standards of integrity, corporate governance, and legal compliance.

• BARKADOR, which has offices in Dubai and Ras Al Khaimah, is staffed by a knowledgeable group of seasoned gold specialists and is known as a major player in the Middle Eastern gold markets.

• By establishing international initiatives that will enable improved resource management and facilitate the production of higher social and economic advantages within the nations we work in, our organization is able to provide a novel approach to our clients.

Vision & Mission

Vision:

Be a reliable and efficient commodities trading company that exceeds the goals and needs of its clients, while upholding the highest standards of integrity in every phase of the transaction and ensure that all applicable regulatory requirements are fully met.

Mission:

• Partner with clients who share our values of integrity and ethics

• Employ the most effective technical capabilities and talents necessary to become a leader in the commodities trading business

• Provide the work environment of choice for all of our employees and hires with leading HR practices

• Deliver prompt and methodical services to our customers

BARKADOR is the first choice for clients looking for comprehensive solutions in the worldwide precious metals sector thanks to its extensive understanding of both the local and global markets and unmatched industry expertise.

Strong client relationships built on a foundation of mutual respect and awareness of each client's unique demands are primordial at BARKADOR.

Competitive Edge & Pricing

Due to its comprehensive solutions for the region's precious metals industry and its solid partnerships with regional refineries and foreign bullion banks, BARKADOR is able to provide its clients with goods and services at very competitive prices.

Client Service

• BARKADOR pledges to forge enduring and equitable relationships with a main focus on trade with mine developers, suppliers, cooperatives, or private owners.

• All is executed by the guiding principle of paying meticulous attention to each client, comprehending their needs and issues, and assisting them in creating export procedures to enable resource optimization.

BARKADOR provides clients customized solutions based on their specific requirements and offers experience, in-depth knowledge, and a vast worldwide network with specialized knowledge in dealing with precious metals.

BARKADOR oversees every step of the process, from trading and risk management to assaying, refining, and secure global logistics, making sure that the services are proficient, efficient, transparent, and, most importantly, exceed the needs of each client, in:

• Precious metals trading

• Physical Bullion

• Precious Metals Financing

• Assaying

• Refining

• Secured deliveries worldwide

The team of seasoned experts, Area Managers, and Compliance Officers at BARKADOR commit to upholding the highest standards of ethics, corporate principles, and compliance.

In terms of responsible sourcing, BARKADOR is steadfastly committed to offering top-notch services while upholding the highest moral and ethical standards. To create a responsible supply chain, we are wholly committed to upholding the necessary standards for human rights, labor practices, environmental impact, and corporate ethics.

BARKADOR is aware that the extraction, trading, handling, and export of minerals from high-risk and conflict-affected regions can pose a risk of major unfavorable effects on Gold and Platinum Group Metals (Platinum, Palladium, and Rhodium).

We are aware that it is our duty to uphold human rights and avoid fomenting strife. We agree to adopt, widely disseminate, and include in contracts and/or agreements with our clients a policy on responsible sourcing of minerals from conflict-affected and highrisk areas.

This policy will serve as a standard for conflict-sensitive sourcing practices and suppliers' risk awareness from the point of extraction until end user. We pledge to abstain from all actions that support the funding of armed conflict and to abide by any applicable domestic laws enacting relevant United Nations resolutions on sanctions.

We strongly recommend our suppliers to operate in accordance with the OECD, RJC CC Standard for Precious Metals Supply Chain, the LBMA Responsible Gold Guidance and Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC) Rules for Risk Based Due Diligence in the Gold and Precious Metals Supply Chain. DMCC is the licensing authority for Jumeirah Lakes Towers, one of the largest mixed use free zone developments in Dubai. DMCC has developed a number of internationally-recognized responsible sourcing initiatives and protocols, including the Dubai Good Delivery (DGD) standard, an international benchmark for quality and technical specification for the production of gold and silver and the DMCC Practical Guidance, a 5-step risk management framework reference manual that has been developed in consultation with the OECD and global market participants.