Support for International Gold Buyers

How We Assist Buyers

• Local coordination support

• Supplier communication assistance

• Site visit arrangements

• Documentation guidance

• Independent inspection coordination

• Transaction process support

What We Encourage Buyers To Verify

• supplier registration

• export documentation

• assay verification

• legal compliance

• logistics handling

• independent inspections

Gold Export Procedure from East Africa

1. Buyer Qualification & Due Diligence

Before any transaction begins, the buyer undergoes verification and compliance screening.

Required information may include:

• Company registration documents

• Passport or identification documents

• Proof of address

• Beneficial ownership information

• Intended destination country

• End-user declaration (where applicable)

• AML/KYC compliance review

Transactions that fail compliance checks should not proceed.

2. Verification of Gold Source

The exporter must verify and document the legal source of the gold.

This may include:

• Mining licence information

• Dealer or trading licence documentation

• Purchase agreements

• Supplier declarations

• Chain-of-custody records

• Proof of lawful ownership

Gold from unverified or unlawful sources should not be accepted for export.

3. Commercial Agreement

The buyer and seller execute a formal sales agreement specifying:

• Quantity

• Purity

• Pricing mechanism

• Payment terms

• Delivery terms (FOB, CIF, etc.)

• Inspection arrangements

• Responsibilities of each party

The agreement forms part of the export documentation package.

4. Assaying and Purity Verification

The gold is tested by an accredited assayer or refinery to determine:

• Purity

• Weight

• Metal composition

An official Assay Certificate is issued for export processing.

5. Export Documentation Preparation

The exporter prepares the required documentation, which may include:

• Gold Export Permit

• Assay Certificate

• Certificate of Origin

• Commercial Invoice

• Packing List

• Customs Documentation

• Export Declaration Forms

• Insurance Documentation

• Buyer and Consignee Information

Documentation requirements may vary depending on destination country and transaction structure.

6. Application for Export Permit

For each shipment, an export permit application is submitted through the relevant mining authorities.

The application generally includes:

• Source of mineral

• Quantity

• Grade and purity

• Consignee details

• Destination country

• Value of shipment

• Supporting commercial documentation

Each shipment requires its own export authorization.

7. Government Review & Clearance

Authorities review the submission to confirm:

• Legal ownership

• Licensing compliance

• Royalty obligations

• Documentation accuracy

• Regulatory compliance

Export approval is issued once all requirements have been satisfied.

8. Customs Processing

The shipment is presented for customs clearance.

Authorities may inspect:

• Weight and packaging

• Export documents

• Shipment details

• Consignee information

Customs clearance must be completed before departure.

9. Secure Packaging & Logistics

Following approval:

• Gold is securely packaged and sealed

• Shipment documentation is finalized

• Cargo is transferred to the approved logistics provider

• Airway bill and insurance documents are issued where applicable

Secure transport procedures help maintain chain of custody throughout shipment.

10. International Shipment

The gold is exported to the buyer's designated destination in accordance with:

• Kenyan export regulations

• Destination-country import requirements

• International trade and customs regulations

The buyer receives shipping documents for customs clearance at destination.

Documents Commonly Required for Gold Export

✓ Export Permit

✓ Certificate of Origin

✓ Assay Certificate

✓ Commercial Invoice

✓ Packing List

✓ Customs Export Documentation

✓ Insurance Certificate (where applicable)

✓ Airway Bill

✓ Buyer Due Diligence Documents

✓ Sales Agreement

✓ Proof of Legal Source of Gold

Important Notice

We strongly encourage all stakeholders to conduct independent due diligence before entering commercial agreements.

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