The African mineral refining industry is massive — billions in gold and diamonds processed every year. But if you're an international buyer trying to source directly, you already know the problem.

90% of the "deals" you see online are noise. Fake certificates, middlemen stacking fees, refineries that don't actually exist. I've seen buyers lose six figures chasing phantom gold.

Here's what actually works:

Vet the facility in person. Not via WhatsApp photos. Not via "certificates" anyone can fabricate. Physical verification.

Check export licenses. Every legitimate refinery has government-issued export documentation. If they can't produce it instantly, walk away.

Work with someone who's already done the legwork. That's what Fundbrand does. We've personally verified refineries across the continent — walked the floors, checked the paperwork, built the relationships.

We connect serious international buyers (jewelers, wholesalers, commodity dealers) directly with certified refineries. No fluff, no stacked middlemen, no games.

If you're sourcing gold or diamonds from Africa and want to skip the scam filter, join the network. It's free — we only earn when deals close.