Operational Framework
EARTH TO VAULT
A vertically integrated gold sourcing operation built on transparency, strict compliance, and institutional-grade due diligence at each stage.
Mining Cooperative Partnerships
We partner exclusively with licensed artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) cooperatives registered under the Uganda Chamber of Mines. All partner cooperatives undergo rigorous vetting for legal compliance, safety standards, and environmental management.
- ◆6 active cooperative partnerships in Mubende District
- ◆2 certified buying partners in Busia gold belt
- ◆Quarterly compliance audits by our field teams
- ◆Below-ground and alluvial operations covered
On-Site Gold Testing
Every purchase lot is independently verified by our in-house qualified assayers using portable XRF spectrometry technology at point of purchase, with final confirmation assay performed at our Mubende laboratory facility.
- ◆Portable XRF Spectrometry (Bruker S1 Titan)
- ◆Fire assay confirmation for large lots
- ◆Certificate of Assay issued for every transaction
- ◆Real-time purity data shared with buyers
International Refining
Dore bars are shipped to our certified refinery partners in Europe and UAE for final processing to LBMA-good-delivery standards. Our partners are all LBMA-accredited or equivalent regulated facilities.
- ◆Partner refineries in UAE, Switzerland & Belgium
- ◆Turn-around: 5–10 working days post-receipt
- ◆XRF & ICP-OES final assay at refinery
- ◆LBMA and Dubai Multi Commodities Centre compliant
Secure Global Delivery
Certified gold is transported under Uganda Revenue Authority oversight from our facilities to Entebbe International Airport, then air-freighted to buyer destinations with full insurance coverage.
- ◆Uganda Revenue Authority export clearance
- ◆Certificate of Origin (Uganda MoFPED certified)
- ◆Armored vault transport Mubende→Kampala→Entebbe
- ◆Air freight via major international carriers
SUPPLY CHAIN OVERVIEW
END-TO-END CHAIN OF CUSTODY
Mining Site
Mubende / Busia
Assay Lab
On-site XRF Testing
NPM Facility
Dore Consolidation
Refinery
Europe / UAE
Buyer Vault
International Delivery