Individuals and companies are welcome to buy gold from Congo Rare Minerals. This guide explains our current purchase procedure for orders of 5 kg and above. Testing purchases from 100 g to 4 kg are available in 23K or 24K, with separate terms confirmed before ordering.
The six-step gold purchase process
1. Submit your details and requirements
Send your personal or company details, contact information, quantity, preferred purity, and delivery address or nominated refinery details through our Request Quote form.
2. Accept the procedure and sign the offer
After you accept the purchase procedure, we send a Full Corporate Offer (FCO) for review and signature. The FCO and Sales and Purchase Agreement (SPA) confirm the price, selected purity, delivery terms and payment conditions.
3. Pay the 10% deposit
For orders of 5 kg and above, a deposit equal to 10% of the agreed purchase value is due before shipment. It forms part of the purchase price and is credited against the final amount due.
4. Documentation and transportation
Once the deposit is received, Congo Rare Minerals handles export documentation and transportation to your nominated refinery or agreed delivery address. Relevant product and shipment documents include the assay report, Certificate of Origin, export permit and shipping details. Shipment terms and cost responsibilities are set out in the signed FCO and executed SPA.
5. Receive and test the gold
For refinery deliveries, the nominated refinery confirms the final weight and purity. Testing and acceptance arrangements for delivery to a client address are agreed in the FCO and SPA.
6. Settle the balance
The balance is calculated using the agreed price and confirmed weight and purity, less the 10% deposit. For refinery deliveries, final payment is due within 24 hours of assay confirmation. For delivery to a client address, payment timing is stated in the FCO and SPA. Ownership transfers after final payment is received.
Testing purchases from 100 g to 4 kg
Testing purchases are available in 23K or 24K gold. State your preferred quantity and purity in your enquiry. Price, payment and delivery terms are confirmed separately before the order is placed. The bulk-order deposit procedure is not automatically applied to testing purchases.
Accepted payment methods
We accept SWIFT bank wire, USDT on the TRC20 or ERC20 network, and Bitcoin (BTC). Payment instructions are provided on the invoice or in the signed agreement.
Frequently asked questions
Can an individual buy gold?
Yes. Individuals and companies are welcome. Submit your personal or company details and purchase requirements.
When do I receive the FCO?
After you confirm acceptance of the purchase procedure, we send the FCO for review and signature.
Is the 10% deposit an additional fee?
No. For orders of 5 kg and above, it is part of the agreed purchase price and is deducted from the final balance.
When is the gold shipped?
For orders of 5 kg and above, documentation and transportation are arranged after receipt of the 10% deposit, under the agreed FCO and SPA shipment terms.
When is final payment due?
For refinery deliveries, the balance is due within 24 hours of assay confirmation. For delivery to a client address, the FCO and SPA specify payment timing and acceptance arrangements.
What terms apply to testing purchases?
For 100 g to 4 kg in 23K or 24K, price, payment and delivery terms are confirmed separately before ordering.
The signed FCO and executed SPA set out the agreed shipment terms, cost responsibilities and purchase conditions. The SPA governs if any terms differ from this summary.