Access verified African mineral suppliers through a secure, transparent marketplace. Trade with confidence — from pit to port to destination.
Gold
South Africa · Ghana · DRC
$2,342/oz
▲ 0.8%
Platinum
South Africa · Zimbabwe
$998/oz
▼ 0.3%
Copper
Zambia · DRC · Namibia
$9,540/t
▲ 1.2%
Cobalt
DRC · Zambia · Morocco
$28,100/t
▼ 0.6%
Lithium
Zimbabwe · Namibia · Mali
$14,500/t
▲ 2.1%
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
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.
Every supplier is KYC-verified, geo-tagged, and independently audited
Integrated commodity insurance protects transactions from pit to port
OECD due diligence standards with full chain-of-custody
Supplier development programme for artisanal and emerging miners
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.
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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
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
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
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
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.
Africa's Mineral Treasury
The continent's most complete portfolio of raw, semi-processed, and refined mineral commodities — sourced from verified African producers.
Precious Metal
South Africa · Ghana · Mali · DRC
Precious Metal
South Africa · Zimbabwe
Base Metal
Zambia · DRC · Namibia
Critical Mineral
DRC · Zambia · Morocco
Battery Mineral
Zimbabwe · Namibia · Mali
Industrial Metal
South Africa · Gabon · Ghana
Ferroalloy
South Africa · Zimbabwe
Technology Metal
DRC · Rwanda · Nigeria
Aluminum Ore
Guinea · Ghana · Mozambique
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.
Create your account. Submit company documentation, beneficial ownership details, and trade credentials for KYC/AML screening. Approval within 48 hours.
Buyers explore live listings with lab-certified assay reports, geo-origin data, and available volume. Suppliers upload lot specifications and set terms.
Use our in-platform negotiation suite to agree on price, volume, quality parameters, and delivery terms. Our trade desk can assist with complex structures.
Attach cargo insurance, political risk cover, or trade credit insurance from our embedded insurance panel. Financing structures available for qualified transactions.
Our logistics partners take custody from point of origin. Live shipment tracking, customs documentation, and proactive exception management throughout.
Secure settlement through our escrow platform. Funds released upon delivery confirmation. Rate your counterparty and build your verified trading reputation.
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:
54
African Jurisdictions Monitored
100%
Chain-of-Custody Documentation
Real-time
Regulatory Monitoring
Operating Across All of Africa
Active supplier networks, logistics corridors, and regulatory relationships spanning every African region.
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]