After you reach out, we’ll schedule an initial consultation to cover the essentials: • What kind of product you’re after (gold, diamonds, copper, etc.) • How much you need, the level of purity, and your target price • Where the goods are currently located If everything aligns, we’ll prepare the necessary agreements and get the paperwork rolling. To kickstart the verification phase, we’ll also need a few basics from you: • A copy of our passport • A valid visa for the country you'll come to verify the products in. • Proof of your travel (flight booking or ticket) The product might be in the DRC or another country, we’ll coordinate accordingly.

Once you’re on-site, we’ll review the minerals together and agree on how much to send for testing. Gold is tested at the Ministry of Mining because: • It offers both parties official, government-backed results • The process is fast (usually under an hour) • It’s a walk-in service, no appointments needed As for testing costs, they’re negotiable and worked out between buyer and seller. For diamonds, you can bring your own gem expert or we’ll head to a top-rated local lab. Copper testing is handled on a case-by-case basis and will be outlined in your agreement.

Once the product passes inspection, you’ll receive an official Assay Report from the ministry. From there, we’ll head to the transit agency to begin documentation. They’ll provide: • A checklist of required export documents • A breakdown of costs (agency, refinery, transport if applicable) • Timeline for processing, typically around 4 days 📌 Important: Before documentation begins, you’ll need to settle the invoice above in full. To protect your investment, Mezal Minerals will issue mineral collateral equal in value to your invoice. This will later be deducted from your final payment total.

Here’s how we keep things safe: • Your collateral is stored securely in a place you choose • If paperwork isn’t issued, the collateral remains yours • Once docs are ready, the full shipment is prepared for export • Collateral stays put until the transaction is finalized

Before export, gold must be refined into bars- raw nuggets aren’t allowed across borders. Smelting happens while the export paperwork is being processed. Shipping options (air, cargo, etc.) depend on where it’s going and how much is being moved. We’ll go over all those details with you and make the right arrangements. A member of our team accompanies the shipment to its destination, if necessary.

When the shipment arrives: • You officially take ownership • Your earlier documentation fee is subtracted from the total amount • You have up to 3 days to complete the remaining payment • Once the balance is settled, you return the product held as collateral

Depending on your product, your export package may include: • Export permit • Certificate of origin • Certificate of ownership • Assay report • Smelting certificate (for gold) • Transport and security paperwork • Tax receipts and royalty confirmations • Insurance and compliance certifications