Cast gold bars
Standard wholesale gold bars, typically from 1 kg and above. Final purity confirmed by your nominated refinery assay.
Buy gold bars online direct from Congo & Africa with assay-before-payment
We are a licensed gold exporter based in Congo with operations in Uganda, supplying gold bars and gold grain direct from source. You buy wholesale gold online, we arrange export and delivery to hubs like Dubai, Zurich and London, and you pay after refinery assay as defined in the SPA.
Licensed exporter (DRC & Uganda)
Orders of 5 kg and above require a 10% deposit of the agreed purchase value before shipment. The deposit is part of the purchase price and is credited against the final balance. After receipt, CRM arranges export documentation and transportation to the nominated refinery or agreed address. For refinery deliveries, the final balance is due within 24 hours of assay confirmation, based on the agreed price and confirmed weight and purity, less the deposit. Client-address testing, acceptance and payment timing are stated in the FCO and SPA. Ownership transfers after final payment is received.
Chain-of-custody documentation
FOB trials & CIF contracts
Delivery to Dubai, Zurich, London
What we supply
Minted gold bars
For contract buyers, we can arrange minted bars with agreed packaging, markings and security features.
Gold grain
Gold grain suitable for refining and manufacturing, packed and sealed with full shipment documentation.
Why buyers choose Congo Rare Minerals
Mine-direct sourcing
We source from formalized production in the DRC and Uganda, with clear export corridors and verifiable partners.
10% bulk deposit, refinery assay and final balance
You are not asked to pay the full value upfront. Orders of 5 kg and above require a 10% deposit of the agreed purchase value before shipment. The deposit is part of the purchase price and is credited against the final balance. After receipt, CRM arranges export documentation and transportation to the nominated refinery or agreed address. For refinery deliveries, the final balance is due within 24 hours of assay confirmation, based on the agreed price and confirmed weight and purity, less the deposit. Client-address testing, acceptance and payment timing are stated in the FCO and SPA. Ownership transfers after final payment is received.
Documentation & compliance
Shipments include export license details, chain-of-custody documentation and KYC/AML as required by banks and refineries.
Delivery and terms
FOB trials
Smaller trial lots are available on an FOB basis from our corridor. Orders of 5 kg and above require a 10% deposit of the agreed purchase value before shipment. The deposit is part of the purchase price and is credited against the final balance. After receipt, CRM arranges export documentation and transportation to the nominated refinery or agreed address. For refinery deliveries, the final balance is due within 24 hours of assay confirmation, based on the agreed price and confirmed weight and purity, less the deposit. Client-address testing, acceptance and payment timing are stated in the FCO and SPA. Ownership transfers after final payment is received.
CIF contract shipments
For contract buyers we arrange freight and insurance under CIF terms. Bulk orders start at 5 kg. Delivery to hubs such as Dubai, Zurich and London, subject to refinery nomination and signed SPA.
Documentation pack
Export license details, commercial invoice, packing list, assay, chain-of-custody documentation, airway bill and insurance are issued per shipment as agreed in the SPA.
Where you can buy gold in Africa with us
Buy gold in Africa
For buyers searching how to buy gold in Africa, we provide a single point of contact for Congo and Uganda, with documented export routes to Dubai, Zurich and other hubs.
Buy gold in Congo (DRC)
We are based in Goma, North Kivu with sourcing from the DRC corridor and a focus on documented, conflict-free production and formal exports.
Buy gold in Uganda
Uganda acts as our East Africa logistics hub for certain exports, subject to current regulations and refinery arrangements.
How it works
1. Request
Share quantity in kg, Incoterm (FOB or CIF), delivery hub and refinery nomination.
2. KYC
Individuals and companies may submit personal or company details, contact information, quantity, preferred purity, and a nominated refinery or delivery address. After acceptance of the purchase procedure, CRM sends an FCO for review and signature. The FCO and SPA confirm the order terms. Banks, refineries and destination authorities may have their own documentation requirements.
3. Assay
Gold is sealed and assayed at your chosen refinery, with results shared with both parties.
4. Logistics
We coordinate export, insurance and delivery, depending on FOB or CIF terms agreed.
5. Settlement
Orders of 5 kg and above require a 10% deposit of the agreed purchase value before shipment. The deposit is part of the purchase price and is credited against the final balance. After receipt, CRM arranges export documentation and transportation to the nominated refinery or agreed address. For refinery deliveries, the final balance is due within 24 hours of assay confirmation, based on the agreed price and confirmed weight and purity, less the deposit. Client-address testing, acceptance and payment timing are stated in the FCO and SPA. Ownership transfers after final payment is received.
How to buy gold bars from Congo Rare Minerals
- Check indicative pricing. View current gold bar and gold grain pricing on our Shop page.
- Confirm your order. Share quantity (kg), delivery hub (Dubai / Zurich / others) and whether you want FOB trial or CIF contract.
- Individuals and companies may submit personal or company details, contact information, quantity, preferred purity, and a nominated refinery or delivery address. After acceptance of the purchase procedure, CRM sends an FCO for review and signature. The FCO and SPA confirm the order terms. Any additional requirements of the bank, nominated refinery or destination authority are handled separately; CRM does not list mandatory KYC onboarding as a purchase step. We verify your details and send a draft SPA. Once both sides sign, we lock the operational timeline.
- Assay, delivery, settlement. Orders of 5 kg and above require a 10% deposit of the agreed purchase value before shipment. The deposit is part of the purchase price and is credited against the final balance. After receipt, CRM arranges export documentation and transportation to the nominated refinery or agreed address. For refinery deliveries, the final balance is due within 24 hours of assay confirmation, based on the agreed price and confirmed weight and purity, less the deposit. Client-address testing, acceptance and payment timing are stated in the FCO and SPA. Ownership transfers after final payment is received.
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FAQ – buying gold bars online from Congo & Africa
Can you deliver to my preferred refinery?
Yes. For contract shipments we deliver to a buyer-nominated refinery in agreed hubs such as Dubai, Zurich and London.
Trial lots are usually FOB from our corridor, and delivery options are defined in the SPA.
When do we pay for the gold?
Orders of 5 kg and above require a 10% deposit of the agreed purchase value before shipment. The deposit is part of the purchase price and is credited against the final balance. After receipt, CRM arranges export documentation and transportation to the nominated refinery or agreed address. For refinery deliveries, the final balance is due within 24 hours of assay confirmation, based on the agreed price and confirmed weight and purity, less the deposit. Client-address testing, acceptance and payment timing are stated in the FCO and SPA. Ownership transfers after final payment is received. Any taxes, fees and logistics terms are defined in the contract so both sides are clear before shipment.
Do you provide certificates or only refinery reports?
We focus on verifiable documentation. Each shipment includes the refinery assay report plus the export and logistics documents listed in the SPA.
We avoid generic or misleading certificates.
What is the minimum order size?
For CIF contract shipments the bulk threshold is 5 kg. Individuals and companies may submit personal or company details, contact information, quantity, preferred purity, and a nominated refinery or delivery address. After acceptance of the purchase procedure, CRM sends an FCO for review and signature. The FCO and SPA confirm the order terms. Banks, refineries and destination authorities may have their own documentation requirements.
Can first-time buyers or small investors work with you?
Individuals and companies are welcome. Testing purchases from 100 g to 4 kg are available in 23K or 24K with prices, payment and delivery terms confirmed separately before ordering. Bulk orders start at 5 kg and require a 10% deposit before shipment.
Is it safe to buy gold online from Africa or Congo?
The risk comes from who you work with and how the transaction is structured. Orders of 5 kg and above require a 10% deposit of the agreed purchase value before shipment. The deposit is part of the purchase price and is credited against the final balance. After receipt, CRM arranges export documentation and transportation to the nominated refinery or agreed address. For refinery deliveries, the final balance is due within 24 hours of assay confirmation, based on the agreed price and confirmed weight and purity, less the deposit. Client-address testing, acceptance and payment timing are stated in the FCO and SPA. Ownership transfers after final payment is received.
Do you only supply gold bars, or also gold grain?
We supply both. Many refiners and manufacturers prefer gold grain for melting and production, and contract buyers can order either bars, grain or a combination.
Can you help with logistics and insurance?
Yes. Under CIF contracts we handle freight and insurance to the agreed hub.
Under FOB, the buyer or their logistics partner arranges uplift from the departure airport.