If you want the best price on a 1 kg bar, compare the total landed cost, not just spot. This guide shows how the numbers build, what premiums to expect, and three worked examples so you can sanity-check any quote fast.
Live pricing: Quotes from $75,000 per kg for standard 1 kg cast bars when spot allows. Get a written quote with all fees via the Shop or Contact.
Why our quotes can be lower
We operate at scale in Goma, DRC with direct sourcing at origin. We are one of the largest licensed mining and buying operations in Goma by 2024–2025 volumes. By aggregating production and scheduling exports, we cut intermediaries and per-unit logistics, so we can quote sharper prices while keeping full documentation and insured shipping.
The short version
- Spot moves every minute. Your final price equals spot per kg plus premium, shipping, insurance, testing, payment fees, and any tax.
- Ask for a written quote that shows every line item.
- For 1 kg cast bars, premiums are usually low per gram compared with small units.
- Keep the invoice, assay report or card, serial list, permits, insurance, and airway bill. Those documents protect your resale.
How to get from spot to your final price
Step 1. Convert spot per ounce to per kilogram
There are 32.1507466 troy ounces in 1 kg.
Example: if spot is $2,300/oz, then spot per kg ≈ $73,946.72.
Step 2. Add real-world costs
- Premium for a 1 kg cast bar
- Shipping and insurance to your destination or vault
- Testing (assay report; independent lab if you request it)
- Payment and handling
- Tax or duties if applicable at destination
Step 3. Compare dealers on the same format
Same bar size, same shipping method, same insurance level, same currency. Then check the buyback spread for the same 1 kg bar.
Typical cost components for a 1 kg cast bar
| Component | What to expect |
|---|---|
| Premium | Often $600–$1,200 per kg depending on brand and market tightness |
| Shipping & insurance | $300–$700 for insured international courier |
| Testing | Assay report is standard for cast bars; independent lab optional |
| Payment & handling | Company bank transfer; small admin fees if any |
| Taxes or duties | Investment gold is VAT-exempt in many hubs. Confirm locally |
Ranges are indicative, not a promise. Your written quote is the source of truth.
Landed cost examples
Illustrative only. Replace with today’s spot when you request a quote.
Shared assumption: spot $2,300/oz → $73,946.72/kg.
A) Delivery to Dubai
- Spot per kg: $73,946.72
- Premium: +$900
- Shipping & insurance: +$450
- Testing & handling: +$0
- Taxes or duties: +$0
Estimated landed: $75,296.72
B) Delivery to Zurich vault
- Spot per kg: $73,946.72
- Premium: +$800
- Shipping & insurance: +$520
- Testing & handling: +$0
- Taxes or duties: +$0
Estimated landed: $75,266.72
C) Delivery to London
- Spot per kg: $73,946.72
- Premium: +$950
- Shipping & insurance: +$600
- Testing & handling: +$0
- Taxes or duties: +$0
Estimated landed: $75,496.72
These examples show how a $75,000/kg quote is achievable when spot sits near $2,300/oz and routes are standard. When spot is higher, your landed cost moves with it.
What documents you should receive
Invoice • Assay report and serial-numbered list • Export permits and certificate of origin (where applicable) • Insurance details • Airway bill
Buyer checklist for 1 kg bars
- Request a written quote with every fee listed
- Pay the company account after you confirm beneficiary details
- Keep all documents for customs and future resale
- If you want extra assurance, book independent lab testing via Lab Testing
How Congo Rare Minerals ships 1 kg bars
- Direct sourcing at scale in Goma, DRC
- Insured, tracked export to approved hubs
- Full document pack for intake and resale
Start here: browse the Shop or request a quote on Contact. If you need settlement or re-assay, see Refining.
FAQ
Are 1 kg bars cheaper per gram than small bars?
Usually yes. Premiums per gram drop as bar size increases.
How long will delivery take?
Online orders often land in 2–5 days. Exports run 3–10 working days depending on route and testing.
Do I need an assay report for a 1 kg bar?
Yes. Cast bars ship with a serial list and an assay report. Independent testing is available if you want an extra layer.
What is the safest way to pay?
Bank transfer to the company account after you confirm beneficiary details on a verified channel.