
So, How Do we Help you Buy and Export Minerals from the DRC?
We get it, navigating mineral purchases in the DRC can feel overwhelming. But with Mezal Minerals as your partner, the process becomes simple, secure, and fully guided. Here's what you can expect when working with us:
What to expect from our process
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
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