Introduction: Zambian Heritage, Global Supply
Rooted in the rich mineral landscape of Zambia, Chiwempala Heritage Minerals is a premier, fully-licensed company specializing in the direct procurement and supply of bulk gold. Our name reflects our deep connection to Zambia's mining legacy and our commitment to its future. We operate a comprehensive supply chain, delivering ethically sourced Zambian gold to refineries, institutional investors, and precious metal dealers worldwide. We are not intermediaries; we are your direct source.
Our Core Mission
Our mission is to be the leading direct supplier of ethically sourced Zambian gold. We achieve this by managing a fully integrated and transparent supply chain—from the mine to our client's designated location—ensuring exceptional value, uncompromising security, and absolute compliance with all regulatory frameworks.
The integrity of our gold is paramount. Our entire operation is built on a foundation of ethical and transparent sourcing, completely divorced from any illicit trade.
Direct Sourcing Network: We have established strong, direct procurement relationships with a network of licensed artisanal and small-scale miners (ASM) and mining cooperatives throughout Zambia. These partnerships are founded on fair-pricing principles, ensuring the economic empowerment of local mining communities.
Guaranteed Traceability and Provenance: We guarantee the provenance of every gram of gold we supply. We maintain a meticulous chain of custody, documenting the gold’s journey from its specific, licensed mine of origin directly to you.
Unyielding Regulatory Compliance: Chiwempala Heritage Minerals operates in strict adherence to the laws and regulations of Zambia's Ministry of Mines and Minerals Development and the Zambia Revenue Authority (ZRA). All gold is sourced, processed, and exported with full legal standing.
We manage every step of the process in-house to ensure quality, security, and efficiency for our clients.
1. Direct Procurement of Gold Bullion and Doré Bars As a principal in the supply chain, we directly source and supply gold in various forms to meet your specific industrial or investment needs:
Unrefined Gold: Raw gold nuggets and dust procured directly from our network of miners.
Doré Bars: Semi-purified bars we produce with a high gold content (typically 80-95% Au), ready for final refining.
Refined Gold Bars: Investment-grade gold bars with a purity of 99.5% (995) to 99.99% (999.9).
2. Rigorous Quality Control and Assay We take full responsibility for the quality and purity of our gold.
Internal Verification: Each batch of gold undergoes stringent in-house checks and verification.
Independent Assay: We then submit the gold for a definitive, independent analysis at a government-accredited or internationally recognized laboratory. We employ industry-standard methods, including Fire Assay, to produce a formal Assay Certificate detailing the precise purity (Au) and composition.
3. Transparent Pricing Mechanism Our pricing model is straightforward and directly linked to the global market.
Benchmark Rate: The base price is pegged to the real-time London Bullion Market Association (LBMA) spot price.
Formula: The final price is calculated using a clear, pre-agreed formula:
This ensures complete transparency in every transaction.
4. Secure Contracting and Financial Management We ensure every transaction is legally sound and financially secure.
Contracts: We prepare and execute legally binding Sales and Purchase Agreements (SPAs) that clearly define all terms, deliverables, and responsibilities.
Financial Handling: We manage all financial transactions through secure, first-tier banking channels or established escrow services to protect our clients' capital until the terms of the contract are fulfilled.
5. Integrated Logistics and Security We manage the entire physical logistics chain to guarantee the safety of the asset.
Secure Transport: We deploy specialized, fully-insured armoured logistics for the secure transport of all gold consignments from our facilities to the client's port, refinery, or vault.
Secure Storage: We utilize high-security, customs-bonded warehouses and vaults for the safekeeping of assets during the transaction and export process.
6. In-House Export and Customs Handling We handle the entire export process from end to end. Our expertise ensures all legal and customs requirements are met seamlessly.
Documentation: We secure all necessary paperwork, including the Export Permit from the Ministry of Mines, the Certificate of Origin, commercial invoices, and all customs declarations required by the Zambia Revenue Authority (ZRA).
Choose Chiwempala Heritage Minerals as your direct, reliable source for Zambian gold. We eliminate the uncertainties and risks of dealing with intermediaries by providing a streamlined, secure, and fully managed supply operation.
We deliver not just high-quality gold, but also confidence, security, and complete legal assurance in every shipment. Contact us to discuss your procurement requirements.
