You can buy legally and safely from the DRC if you follow a clean process. This guide shows the exact steps, the documents you should receive, and how we handle export so your shipment clears quickly at destination.
The short version
- Work with a licensed exporter that gives you a written quote with every fee listed.
- Complete KYC on both sides before payment.
- Verify the metal with an assay card or assay report and a serial list for cast bars.
- Pay the company bank account after you confirm beneficiary details.
- Ship insured and tracked with an airway bill and a full export pack.
Why buy through Congo Rare Minerals
We source at origin and operate at scale in Goma, DRC. We are one of the largest licensed mining and buying operations in Goma by 2024–2025 volumes. That scale cuts intermediaries and per-unit logistics, so we can quote sharper prices while keeping full documentation and insured delivery. Independent checks are available through our Lab Testing service. If you need re-assay or settlement, see Refining.
Step-by-step: legal purchase and export from DRC
- Request a written quote
We list product, purity, unit size, quantity, premium, shipping, insurance, currency, delivery window, and courier. Ask on Contact. - KYC and compliance
We run standard onboarding for both buyer and seller. This protects the shipment and speeds customs. - Verification of metal
- Minted bars and many coins: assay card in tamper-evident packaging
- Cast bars: assay report and serial-numbered bar list
- Extra assurance: book independent lab testing via Lab Testing
- Payment
- Transfer to the company bank account named on the invoice
- Confirm beneficiary details over a verified channel
- No personal accounts and no wallet-only payments
- Export documents we prepare
- Commercial invoice
- Assay card or assay report, plus serial list for cast bars
- Export permits and certificate of origin where applicable
- Insurance policy details
- Airway bill with live tracking
- Delivery and intake
The shipment moves on an insured, tracked courier. You receive tracking and the full document pack. For exit, we provide buyback guidance on the same SKUs.
What you should receive every time
| Document or item | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| Invoice | Confirms product, purity, weights, and price |
| Assay card or assay report | Proof of testing and purity |
| Serial list (cast bars) | Traceability and resale |
| Export permits | Shows lawful export at origin |
| Certificate of origin (if applicable) | Helps with destination intake |
| Insurance details | Confirms value and coverage |
| Airway bill | End-to-end tracking number |
Save digital copies. They help at customs and when you choose to resell.
Timelines and common routes
- Typical export windows: 3 to 10 working days, depending on testing and route.
- Popular intake hubs: Dubai, Zurich, London, Hong Kong, Johannesburg.
- We confirm your slot in the written quote and share tracking on dispatch.
Pricing basics: from spot to your final number
Your final price equals spot per kilogram plus:
- Premium on the product and brand
- Shipping and insurance to your city or vault
- Testing (assay or independent lab if requested)
- Payment and handling
- Taxes or duties if your destination requires them
Buyer checklist for DRC purchases
- Get a written quote with every fee
- Confirm the company bank account before you wire
- Ask for assay documents and serials
- Insist on insured, tracked courier and an airway bill
- Keep the full document pack for intake and resale
What to buy for easy resale
- 1 oz coins for flexibility
- 100 g and 250 g bars for a balance of cost and liquidity
- 1 kg bars for the lowest cost per gram if you plan to hold longer
See live inventory in the Shop.
Responsible sourcing
We follow OECD-aligned due diligence and maintain a clear chain of custody. Read the policy: Responsible Mining.
FAQ
Is it legal to buy gold directly from Congo as a private buyer?
Yes, if the exporter is licensed and the shipment follows local law and destination rules. We supply permits, insurance, and an airway bill.
How long does delivery take from Goma to my city?
Most shipments land in 3 to 10 working days depending on testing and the route. We confirm the window in your quote.
How do I pay safely?
Bank transfer to the company account on the invoice after you confirm beneficiary details on a verified channel.
Can I test the metal independently?
Yes. Book third-party testing via Lab Testing. For re-assay or settlement, see Refining.
Why are your quotes often lower?
Scale at origin, direct sourcing, and scheduled exports reduce intermediaries and per-unit logistics, which lets us quote sharper prices while keeping full documentation and insured delivery.