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Africa's Premier Metals Marketplace

Where Global Buyers
Meet African Wealth

Access verified African mineral suppliers through a secure, transparent marketplace. Trade with confidence — from pit to port to destination.

OECD Compliant
Verified Suppliers
54 African Nations

54+

African Nations Represented

$4.8B

Trade Volume Facilitated

1,200+

Verified Suppliers & Buyers

96

Commodity Categories Listed

"Africa holds over 30% of the world's mineral reserves and 60% of its uncultivated arable land. The exchange is where that potential meets global demand."

AfricaMetals — Mission Statement

Our Purpose

Built on African Soil. Trusted by the World.

AfricaMetals was founded on a singular conviction: that Africa's mineral wealth should benefit Africa first — and that global buyers deserve a transparent, reliable, end-to-end procurement partner to access it.

We are not a broker. We are a fully integrated ecosystem — marketplace, insurer, logistics manager, and risk advisor — operating under rigorous compliance standards across every transaction.

Verified Sourcing

Every supplier is KYC-verified, geo-tagged, and independently audited

End-to-End Cover

Integrated commodity insurance protects transactions from pit to port

Conflict-Free Policy

OECD due diligence standards with full chain-of-custody

Local Value Creation

Supplier development programme for artisanal and emerging miners

What We Offer

Five Pillars of a Complete Trade Platform

From first contact to final delivery, every element of the mineral trade cycle is handled under one trusted roof.

01

Marketplace & Exchange

A live, regulated trading floor where pre-qualified African mineral suppliers list verified lots and connect directly with accredited global buyers. Real-time pricing, bid-ask matching, and transparent deal execution.

02

Commodity Insurance

Tailored mineral cargo and trade credit insurance underwritten by our panel of specialist insurers. Coverage spans in-transit, storage, political risk, and counterparty default — across all African corridors.

03

Logistics & Freight

From mine gate to final port, our logistics network spans road, rail, and sea freight across sub-Saharan Africa and beyond. We manage customs clearance, bonded warehousing, and last-mile delivery.

04

Risk Advisory

Expert advisory on geopolitical exposure, commodity price volatility, ESG compliance, and supply chain resilience. Our risk team provides country-specific intelligence and hedging strategy across all 54 African nations.

05

Supplier Vetting & Compliance

Every supplier undergoes multi-layer due diligence: beneficial ownership verification, OECD conflict mineral audits, environmental compliance checks, and ongoing monitoring — so buyers can source with absolute confidence.

One platform.
Every step of the mineral trade journey.

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What We Trade

Africa's Mineral Treasury

The continent's most complete portfolio of raw, semi-processed, and refined mineral commodities — sourced from verified African producers.

The Process

Trade in Six Confident Steps

Whether you are a global buyer seeking supply security or an African producer seeking global reach, our process is designed for clarity, speed, and trust.

1

Register & Verify

Create your account. Submit company documentation, beneficial ownership details, and trade credentials for KYC/AML screening. Approval within 48 hours.

2

Browse or List

Buyers explore live listings with lab-certified assay reports, geo-origin data, and available volume. Suppliers upload lot specifications and set terms.

3

Negotiate & Match

Use our in-platform negotiation suite to agree on price, volume, quality parameters, and delivery terms. Our trade desk can assist with complex structures.

4

Insure & Finance

Attach cargo insurance, political risk cover, or trade credit insurance from our embedded insurance panel. Financing structures available for qualified transactions.

5

Ship & Track

Our logistics partners take custody from point of origin. Live shipment tracking, customs documentation, and proactive exception management throughout.

6

Settle & Repeat

Secure settlement through our escrow platform. Funds released upon delivery confirmation. Rate your counterparty and build your verified trading reputation.

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Conflict-Free Certification

Responsible Sourcing.
Verified Compliance.

AfricaMetals operates under the OECD Due Diligence Guidance for Responsible Supply Chains of Minerals from Conflict-Affected and High-Risk Areas. All minerals on our platform carry traceable chain-of-custody documentation from extraction to export.

We will not list minerals that have been associated with armed groups, forced labour, or human rights violations — full stop.

Compliance Standards:

African Mining Vision (AMV)
AfCFTA Standards
AML/KYC Frameworks
OECD Due Diligence
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54

African Jurisdictions Monitored

100%

Chain-of-Custody Documentation

Real-time

Regulatory Monitoring

Our Coverage

Operating Across All of Africa

Active supplier networks, logistics corridors, and regulatory relationships spanning every African region.

Southern Africa

South Africa Zimbabwe Namibia Botswana Mozambique

East Africa

Tanzania Kenya Uganda Rwanda Ethiopia

West Africa

Ghana Nigeria Mali Burkina Faso Senegal Guinea Ivory Coast

Central Africa

DRC Zambia Gabon Cameroon Republic of Congo

North Africa

Morocco Algeria Egypt Tunisia Libya

All 54 African Nations

Comprehensive pan-African coverage

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Ready to Trade Africa's Finest Minerals?

Whether you are a global buyer seeking supply security or an African producer ready to access world markets — AfricaMetals is your gateway.

Trade desk available Monday – Friday · [email protected]