Current CRM purchase procedure
Updated October 4, 2026. 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.
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.
Testing purchases from 100 g to 4 kg are available in 23K or 24K. Prices, payment and delivery terms are confirmed separately before ordering. The bulk deposit schedule does not automatically apply to testing purchases.
Accepted payment methods are SWIFT bank wire, USDT on TRC20 or ERC20, and Bitcoin (BTC), using instructions on the invoice or signed agreement. CRM does not accept escrow, documentary letters of credit or similar banking instruments.
Relevant shipment documents include the assay report, Certificate of Origin, export permit and shipping details. Shipment terms and cost responsibilities are confirmed in the signed FCO and executed SPA; the SPA governs any differences. Read the purchase process or view the current FAQ.
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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.