Inside AFRICA GOLD’s Sourcing Network
AFRICA GOLD operates through permanent field presence across three African jurisdictions rather than remote brokerage. This integrated structure enables direct verification at source, consistent documentation standards, and unbroken chain of custody required by international refineries.
Ghana: Three-Region Coverage
Field teams maintain collection points across Ghana’s producing regions—Ashanti, Western North, and Eastern—working exclusively with Minerals Commission-licensed miners. Officers conduct on-site verification before acquisition: confirming license validity, recording GPS coordinates, and sealing material in tamper-evident containers. This direct oversight eliminates dependency on unverified aggregators who create chain of custody gaps.
Material moves directly to PMMC-approved laboratories in Accra and Kumasi for fire assay certification. Field coordinators accompany shipments and remain present during testing to prevent sample substitution. Only after receiving accredited certificates do teams submit documentation for PMMC export permit processing.
Image: AFRICA GOLD field officer verifying miner license at Western North collection point
South Africa: Johannesburg Headquarters Integration
Headquartered in Johannesburg since 2015, AFRICA GOLD sources from licensed small-scale cooperatives operating under the Mine Health and Safety Act. All acquisitions require verification against Department of Mineral Resources licenses before payment.
The company coordinates directly with SABS-registered laboratories for fire assay certification and maintains relationships that ensure priority processing. SADPMR permit applications include complete documentation packages, with representatives attending physical inspections at OR Tambo International Airport to expedite clearance for shipments destined to China, India, and Europe.
Image: SABS laboratory technician conducting fire assay on consignment
South Sudan: Equatoria Field Operations
Field teams operate in Central and Eastern Equatoria, sourcing exclusively from Ministry of Mining-licensed artisanal miners near Torit and Kapoeta. Mobile verification units equipped with satellite connectivity record GPS-tagged acquisition data in real time—critical given regional infrastructure constraints.
Assay coordination utilizes partnerships with Dubai-linked accredited laboratories to generate internationally recognized certificates. Dual ministry permit processing—requiring sign-off from both Mining and Finance departments—occurs with AFRICA GOLD representatives present at Juba International Airport during physical inspections before UAE-bound shipments.
Image: Field verification at licensed collection point near Torit
United Kingdom Coordination Support
The London office provides coordination support for European client relationships and ensures documentation aligns with EU Conflict Minerals Regulation requirements. This presence facilitates communication across time zones and supports financial settlement oversight without replacing on-ground verification in producing regions.
Uniform Documentation Standards
Across all jurisdictions, the company maintains consistent protocols:
- Digital capture of miner licenses with timestamp and GPS coordinates
- Photographed seal records at every handover point
- Direct laboratory coordination eliminating substitution risk
- Permit processing completed before buyer payment requests
- Real-time shipment tracking shared immediately after airline acceptance
This consistency enables buyers to receive refinery-ready material regardless of origin country—without managing fragmented local systems independently.
Image: Digital documentation dashboard showing multi-country shipment status
AFRICA GOLD’s sourcing network succeeds through operational presence—not brokerage. Permanent field teams executing verification steps in person transform fragmented local production into documented, compliant supply for international markets.
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