We source, authenticate, and export rare minerals and precious gemstones directly from certified mining sites across Central and Southern Africa. Your trusted bridge from the earth to global markets.
AfriGem Trade is a leading mineral sourcing and export company with deep roots in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). We work directly with certified artisanal and small-scale mining operations to bring the finest raw minerals and gemstones to international markets.
Our team of experienced geologists, trade agents, and logistics coordinators ensures every shipment meets international quality and compliance standards — from source documentation to final delivery, we manage it all.
Based across the DRC and South Africa, we specialize in facilitating fast, secure, and fully legal cross-border mineral transactions for buyers, traders, and industrial clients worldwide.
Direct access to verified mining operations across the DRC. We identify, test, and procure raw minerals on behalf of our clients.
We handle all paperwork, licensing, and regulatory requirements for smooth cross-border mineral export.
End-to-end logistics coordination from the mining site to your warehouse — by air, sea, or land.
Independent laboratory testing and professional assaying services to verify purity, grade, and authenticity of all minerals.
We act as your local ground agent in DRC and South Africa, managing buyer-seller relationships, negotiations, and coordination.
Retail and wholesale supply of cut and uncut precious gemstones for jewellers, collectors, and industrial buyers.
DRC Congo
High-grade columbite-tantalite ore, essential for capacitors in electronics. Available in bulk quantities.
Grade: 30–60% Ta₂O₅
Eastern DRC
Vivid green rough emeralds sourced from artisanal operations in Eastern Congo. Gem-quality available.
Grade: A & AA Quality
DRC / Zimbabwe
Raw gold ore and alluvial gold nuggets. Subject to full documentation and legal export certification.
Purity: 85–98% Au
Tanzania
Vivid blue-violet tanzanite rough crystals. One of the world's rarest gemstones, exclusively from Tanzania.
Grade: Commercial – AAA
Mozambique
Vibrant multi-coloured tourmaline rough, including paraíba-type and pink varieties for gem cutting.
Grade: B – AAA
DRC Congo
High-grade cassiterite tin ore, a key industrial mineral for solder, electronics, and metal alloys.
Grade: 40–75% Sn
Madagascar
Rough and semi-polished blue sapphire crystals from certified Madagascar mining cooperatives.
Grade: Commercial – AAA
Rwanda / DRC
High-density wolframite tungsten ore. Critical for aerospace, defence, and industrial tooling markets.
Grade: 60–75% WO₃Contact us via email or WhatsApp with your requirements — mineral type, quantity, destination, and timeline.
Submit buyer identification, business registration, and end-use declarations for our compliance verification.
We provide certified lab samples and assay reports for verification before any purchase commitment.
Sign our trade contract and arrange agreed payment — escrow, bank transfer, or letter of credit accepted.
We arrange full export documentation, logistics, customs clearance, and delivery to your destination.
We have established relationships with mining cooperatives across the DRC, Rwanda, Tanzania, and Mozambique — cutting out middlemen and ensuring competitive pricing.
Every transaction is backed by proper export licensing, chain-of-custody documentation, and compliance with international mineral trade regulations including OECD Due Diligence Guidelines.
With logistics teams based in Kinshasa, Lubumbashi, and Johannesburg, we ensure rapid processing and delivery — typically 7–21 days from order to shipment.
You will be assigned a dedicated trade agent who handles your account personally — available via WhatsApp, phone, and email throughout the entire process.
Conflict-Free Commitment: All our minerals are sourced with full chain-of-custody traceability. We do not trade in conflict minerals and adhere strictly to the Kimberley Process and OECD Due Diligence standards.
"AfriGem Trade supplied us with 2 tonnes of high-grade Coltan for our capacitor manufacturing line. Documentation was spotless, delivery was on time, and the quality exceeded our assay expectations. Highly recommended."
"We were looking for a reliable partner for rough emerald supply from the DRC. AfriGem Trade came with full documentation, certified samples, and transparent pricing. Our 18-month partnership has been excellent."
"As a South African buyer, I worked with AfriGem as my local agent for a Tantalite delivery. The coordination was professional, communication was prompt via WhatsApp, and the delivery went seamlessly. Will use again."
Whether you're a first-time buyer or an established mineral trader, we're ready to discuss your requirements and find the right solution. Reach out through any of the channels below — we typically respond within 24 hours.