You can buy legally and safely from Africa if you follow a clean process. Here is a clear export path from quote to delivery.
The short version
- Get a written quote that lists product, purity, weight, premium, shipping, insurance, and timing.
- Complete KYC and confirm the company bank account.
- Verify the metal with an assay card or report. Independent lab testing is available.
- Ship with export permits, insurance, and an airway bill. Share live tracking.
- Keep every document for future resale.
Step-by-step
- Quote – Ask for sizes and totals in writing. We recommend standard units for liquidity: 1 oz coins, 100 g, 250 g, 1 kg.
- KYC and compliance – Normal onboarding for both sides.
- Testing – Assay card or lab report. If you want a third party, use Lab Testing.
- Payment – Transfer to the company bank account after you confirm beneficiary details.
- Export – We prepare the document pack: invoice, serial list for cast bars, certificate of origin where applicable, permits, insurance, and airway bill.
- Delivery – Tracked shipment to your chosen hub. We help with buyback guidance on the same SKUs.
Timelines and tips
- Standard retail orders: 3 to 7 working days depending on destination and testing.
- Larger wholesale shipments: confirm timing during quoting and reserve space on export slots.
- Keep files backed up digitally. They speed customs and future resale.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Paying to a personal account.
- Accepting a quote that hides shipping and insurance.
- Buying odd sizes you cannot resell easily.
- Skipping independent tests when you need extra assurance.
How Congo Rare Minerals helps
- Sourcing at origin in DRC and Uganda with documented chain of custody.
- Independent verification through Lab Testing and settlement options via Refining.
- Insured export to major hubs and clean paperwork for smooth intake.
- Start here: browse the Shop or message the team on Contact.
FAQ
Is it legal to export gold from Africa for private ownership
Yes, provided the shipment follows local law, permits, and customs requirements at destination.
Which documents should I receive
Invoice, assay card or report, serial-numbered bar list where applicable, certificate of origin where applicable, export permits, insurance details, and airway bill.
What unit should a first-time buyer choose
1 oz coins and 100 g bars are easy to store and sell. 250 g and 1 kg bars have lower cost per gram.