From Earth
to Vault
ZenithFret SARL is Central Africa’s trusted specialist for the secure purchase, transit, handling and delivery of gold, silver, coltan and strategic minerals — from mine to market.
What We Handle
From the source mine to the buyer’s vault, ZenithFret manages every step with licensed security agents, armored transport, certified documentation and real-time tracking across Cameroon, the DRC, and the CEMAC region.
Gold
Artisanal & industrial gold — bars, nuggets, dust & doré
Silver
Refined silver bars, coins & industrial silver ingots
Coltan
Coltan ore concentrates from DRC, Rwanda & Cameroon
Others
Cobalt, manganese, diamonds & strategic minerals
Gold — Mine to Market
We follow gold through every critical stage — ensuring certified handling, regulatory compliance and secure delivery to your destination worldwide.
Stage 01 — Mining
At the Source
Gold is extracted from artisanal and industrial mines across Cameroon, the DRC, and Central Africa. ZenithFret partners directly with licensed mine operators to collect raw gold at the source, with security escort from day one.
- Licensed mine operator partnerships
- On-site collection with armed security escort
- Origin documentation & chain-of-custody initiated
- OECD due diligence compliance at source
Stage 02 — Smelting
Purity by Fire
Raw gold dust, nuggets and doré bars are processed through certified smelting and refining facilities. Molten gold is cast into refined bars meeting international purity standards — typically 99.5%+ fine gold — under witnessed and documented conditions.
- Certified smelting facility partners
- Fire assay & ICP analysis for purity verification
- Witnessed refining process with full documentation
- Output: 24K / 99.5%+ purity gold bars or ingots
Stage 03 — Certification
Verified. Certified.
Every gold consignment undergoes independent third-party assaying before departure. Buyers receive precisely what was contracted, backed by certified assay reports, ICGLR regional certificates and export documentation.
- Independent third-party assay report
- OIML-calibrated weight certification
- ICGLR Regional Certification Mechanism compliance
- Mineral export permit & traceability certificate
Stage 04 — Packaging
Sealed. Identified. Protected.
Refined gold bars and ingots are sealed in tamper-evident, custom containers with unique tracking IDs. Every package is weighed, photographed, sealed and dual-witnessed as part of our handover protocol before any transport begins.
- Tamper-evident seals with unique serial numbers
- Foam-lined reinforced security containers
- Full photo & video documentation of packaging
- Dual-custody handover sign-off protocol
Stage 05 — Delivery
Your Gold. Delivered.
Packaged gold moves under armed escort via road, air or sea — with full real-time GPS tracking, all-risk insurance and dedicated customs clearance. ZenithFret delivers directly to the client’s bank, vault, refinery or warehouse — anywhere in the world.
- Armed & licensed security escort throughout
- Real-time GPS tracking with client portal access
- Full all-risk insurance on declared value
- Complete customs & export documentation
- Bank / vault / refinery / warehouse delivery
The same rigorous 5-stage process applies to all precious minerals we handle
Silver — Industrial to Investment Grade
From industrial silver ore to refined investment bars, ZenithFret ensures your silver arrives with full traceability, purity certification and complete security.
Stage 01 — Mining
Silver at the Source
Silver is collected from certified mine operators across the CEMAC region — often produced alongside gold and copper extraction. ZenithFret ensures full origin traceability and conflict-free sourcing from first collection.
- Certified conflict-free sourcing
- Full origin documentation from mine operator
- On-site security escort & inventory
- Chain-of-custody initiated at collection
Stage 02 — Refining
Refined to .999 Fine
Raw silver undergoes electrolytic or fire-refining to achieve investment-grade purity (.999 fine silver). Each batch is independently assayed, weighed and certified before being prepared for transport — with no compromise on standards.
- Investment-grade refining to .999 fine silver
- Independent third-party assay certificate
- Full batch traceability throughout refining
- Witnessed process documentation
Stage 03 — Delivery
Packaged. Tracked. Delivered.
Refined silver bars are sealed in tamper-evident containers and transported under the same armored, GPS-tracked security protocols as gold — with full insurance coverage and certified documentation to any destination.
- Tamper-evident sealed containers
- Armed escort & real-time GPS tracking
- Full all-risk cargo insurance
- Customs clearance & delivery to vault or facility
Every mineral. Every shipment. The same uncompromising standards.
Coltan & Strategic Minerals
Beyond gold and silver, ZenithFret handles a range of strategic minerals powering the global technology economy — with full OECD due diligence, certified documentation and the same five-stage secure logistics process.
Coltan (Columbite-Tantalite)
A critical component in smartphones, electric vehicles and aerospace technology. Sourced responsibly from certified operators in eastern DRC and Cameroon, with full OECD due diligence and ICGLR certification at every stage — from mine to export.
Cobalt & Manganese
Essential for EV battery technology and industrial steel production. ZenithFret manages the collection, analysis, certification and international export of cobalt and manganese ore concentrates — with complete supply chain transparency.
Diamonds & Precious Stones
Transported under the Kimberley Process certification with full chain-of-custody documentation, tamper-evident packaging and dedicated high-value security protocols — ensuring your stones arrive intact, certified and conflict-free.
Our Security Commitment
Every consignment — regardless of mineral type, quantity or destination — is handled with the same uncompromising security, compliance and discretion.
Armed Security
Licensed and trained security agents escort all precious mineral consignments from origin to delivery, with armed response capability and incident protocol.
Real-Time GPS Tracking
24/7 GPS monitoring on all shipments with a dedicated client portal — giving you live location, status updates and delivery confirmation at every stage.
Full Documentation
Comprehensive chain-of-custody paperwork including assay reports, ICGLR certificates, export permits, customs declarations and insurance certificates.
All-Risk Insurance
Full cargo insurance covering the declared value of every shipment — from first collection at the mine to final delivery at the destination vault or facility.
Regulatory Compliance
Fully compliant with OECD Due Diligence Guidance, ICGLR Regional Certification Mechanism, Kimberley Process and all applicable national mining export regulations.
Conflict-Free Guarantee
We only work with verified, conflict-free mineral operators. Rigorous origin traceability standards are applied at every stage — from source documentation to buyer delivery.
Ready to Ship Your Minerals?
Contact our precious minerals logistics team for a confidential consultation and competitive quote. We handle every consignment with absolute discretion, maximum security and full regulatory compliance.