Every engagement follows the same framework — not because we lack flexibility, but because this structure is what has made our trades succeed where others fail. Each stage has a clear purpose, and nothing proceeds until the previous stage is complete and documented.
Commodity specification, volume parameters, origin, destination, delivery basis, and commercial expectations are clearly outlined and agreed in writing before any further steps are taken. No mandate proceeds on verbal understanding alone.
We prioritise counterparties capable of evidencing production capacity, legal title to the material, and export readiness — with documentation in hand, not promised at a later date. Supply that cannot be verified is not engaged.
KYC/AML alignment, product documentation, assay validation, export licensing checks, and source-of-funds verification are completed in full prior to any commercial structuring. Compliance is not a closing condition — it is a prerequisite.
Pricing references, inspection points, risk transfer clauses, settlement mechanics, and procedural sequence are formalised in a clear, enforceable contract reviewed and agreed by all parties before execution begins.
We coordinate all stakeholders, manage timelines, track documentation milestones, and verify each stage before the next begins. Every step is auditable and controlled. Nothing advances on assumption.
We support the export workflow through to shipment, coordinating freight, documentation flow, customs clearance, and operational handoffs to contracted logistics partners. The trade is not complete until delivery is confirmed.
The African commodities sector has a well-documented problem with fraud, misrepresentation, and AML non-compliance. We are uncompromising on this. Not because we have to be, but because a clean, documented, verifiable trade is the only kind of trade worth doing.
Every counterparty — buyer or seller — goes through the same verification process. There are no exceptions for large transaction volumes, established relationships, or urgency. If documentation cannot be produced, the trade does not proceed. That policy has cost us deals. It has also protected every client we have ever worked with.
Know Your Customer verification is mandatory for all buyers, sellers, and intermediaries — regardless of transaction size or prior relationship history.
All parties are screened against OFAC, EU, and UN sanctions lists before engagement proceeds. We maintain a zero-tolerance approach to sanctioned entities.
We require documented evidence of source of funds and source of wealth for all transacting parties as standard practice, without exception.
Assay certificates, export licences, bills of lading, and all transactional documents are verified for authenticity before any funds or materials move.
We reserve the right to decline any engagement that does not meet our compliance or risk standards — and we exercise that right without hesitation when it matters.
Operating across three continents with established relationships in key commodity markets
Active in key commodity-producing regions across the African continent
Deep connections in middle east countries and broader MENA region
Strong presence across European markets with established trading relationships
There is a significant difference between a trading company that understands African commodity markets from research and one that has built supply relationships on the ground. We are the latter.
Our team has personally visited key mineral-producing regions across East and Central Africa, built relationships with sourcing communities and export stakeholders, and navigated the in-country regulatory environment firsthand. That experience is not something you can replicate from a trading desk in Geneva or Dubai.
Based in Nairobi, we are positioned at the centre of East Africa’s commercial and logistics infrastructure — with access to regional markets, government channels, and the on-the-ground networks that make verified supply chains possible.
If you are a serious buyer, a mandate holder, or a qualified seller looking for a compliant, experienced counterparty in African precious metals and commodities, we would like to hear from you.
