Why Earthly Metals

Trust, built into every transaction

Six commitments that shape how we source, assay, transport and settle every gram of gold we touch.

Why Earthly Metals

The gold standard for African gold trade

Six commitments that shape every deal — from the first phone call to the final settlement.

Integrity First

Every transaction documented, every counterparty verified, every promise kept.

Independent compliance review on every consignment — no shortcuts, ever.

Transparent Pricing

Live LBMA-linked rates with no hidden spread or surprise fees.

Certified Assay

Independent laboratory results back every gram we trade.

Secure Logistics

Armed, insured cross-border transport to refinery or vault.

Fair Settlement

Fast payment, clear documentation, miner-friendly terms.

Pan-African Reach

Trusted partners in 10+ countries — sourcing where the gold is.

10+ countries · 50+ partners

10+
African Markets
12yr
On the Ground
99.99%
Refined Purity
$1.4B
Gold Transacted
24/7
Trade Desk
Trusted globally

Voices from our partners

Reviews from miners, traders, refiners, jewellers and investors across Africa, Europe and beyond.

Amani Okello
Amani Okello
Mine Operator

"Smoothest gold deal I've ever closed in Kampala. Payment landed before the truck did."

Léa Mbeki
Léa Mbeki
Trader

"Their assay results match independent labs every time. That's the trust we need."

Karim Diop
Karim Diop
Exporter

"From sampling to shipment in 11 days. Documentation was flawless for customs."

Naledi Khumalo
Naledi Khumalo
Investor

"Allocated bullion, audited vault, transparent fees. Exactly what an investor wants."

Issa Ouédraogo
Issa Ouédraogo
Miner

"Fair pricing for artisanal output. They respect the work and pay the value."

Tariq Hassan
Tariq Hassan
Refiner

"Their doré quality is consistent — we tole their material with confidence."

Fatou Camara
Fatou Camara
Co-op Lead

"They onboarded our cooperative properly. Real KYC, real respect, real results."

Joseph Mwakikagile
Joseph Mwakikagile
Buyer

"Logistics was the part I feared most. They handled the entire corridor securely."

Aya Koffi
Aya Koffi
Jeweller

"Refined granules arrived on schedule, weight perfect to the milligram."

Tendai Moyo
Tendai Moyo
Family Office

"We've moved our gold allocation to their custody — clean reporting and clear title."

Andreas Keller
Andreas Keller
LBMA Refiner

"Their doré meets our intake spec every shipment. Zero rework, zero surprises."

Oliver Whitfield
Oliver Whitfield
Bullion Dealer

"A rare African counterparty that answers on London hours. Settlement is textbook."

Klara Weiss
Klara Weiss
Precious Metals Trader

"Pricing discipline you rarely see off-market. Their spreads are honest."

Matteo Ricci
Matteo Ricci
Vicenza Jeweller

"Consistent 999.9 granules for our casting line — a supply we can actually plan around."

Camille Laurent
Camille Laurent
Family Office

"Vault reporting is auditor-grade. Our clients see title and tonnage in real time."

Diego Fernández
Diego Fernández
Private Investor

"Allocated grams in a Swiss vault within two weeks of first contact. Impressive."

Sanne de Vries
Sanne de Vries
Logistics Partner

"Chain-of-custody paperwork is the cleanest we handle out of the continent."

Lucas Janssens
Lucas Janssens
Antwerp Trader

"They understand European compliance. OECD alignment is baked in, not bolted on."

Beatriz Álvares
Beatriz Álvares
Retail Bullion

"Small bars, big service. Our Lisbon shop trusts every shipment blind."

Emre Yılmaz
Emre Yılmaz
Grand Bazaar Refiner

"Istanbul demand is relentless — they've never missed a weekly allocation."

Amani Okello
Amani Okello
Mine Operator

"Smoothest gold deal I've ever closed in Kampala. Payment landed before the truck did."

Léa Mbeki
Léa Mbeki
Trader

"Their assay results match independent labs every time. That's the trust we need."

Karim Diop
Karim Diop
Exporter

"From sampling to shipment in 11 days. Documentation was flawless for customs."

Naledi Khumalo
Naledi Khumalo
Investor

"Allocated bullion, audited vault, transparent fees. Exactly what an investor wants."

Issa Ouédraogo
Issa Ouédraogo
Miner

"Fair pricing for artisanal output. They respect the work and pay the value."

Tariq Hassan
Tariq Hassan
Refiner

"Their doré quality is consistent — we tole their material with confidence."

Fatou Camara
Fatou Camara
Co-op Lead

"They onboarded our cooperative properly. Real KYC, real respect, real results."

Joseph Mwakikagile
Joseph Mwakikagile
Buyer

"Logistics was the part I feared most. They handled the entire corridor securely."

Aya Koffi
Aya Koffi
Jeweller

"Refined granules arrived on schedule, weight perfect to the milligram."

Tendai Moyo
Tendai Moyo
Family Office

"We've moved our gold allocation to their custody — clean reporting and clear title."

Andreas Keller
Andreas Keller
LBMA Refiner

"Their doré meets our intake spec every shipment. Zero rework, zero surprises."

Oliver Whitfield
Oliver Whitfield
Bullion Dealer

"A rare African counterparty that answers on London hours. Settlement is textbook."

Klara Weiss
Klara Weiss
Precious Metals Trader

"Pricing discipline you rarely see off-market. Their spreads are honest."

Matteo Ricci
Matteo Ricci
Vicenza Jeweller

"Consistent 999.9 granules for our casting line — a supply we can actually plan around."

Camille Laurent
Camille Laurent
Family Office

"Vault reporting is auditor-grade. Our clients see title and tonnage in real time."

Diego Fernández
Diego Fernández
Private Investor

"Allocated grams in a Swiss vault within two weeks of first contact. Impressive."

Sanne de Vries
Sanne de Vries
Logistics Partner

"Chain-of-custody paperwork is the cleanest we handle out of the continent."

Lucas Janssens
Lucas Janssens
Antwerp Trader

"They understand European compliance. OECD alignment is baked in, not bolted on."

Beatriz Álvares
Beatriz Álvares
Retail Bullion

"Small bars, big service. Our Lisbon shop trusts every shipment blind."

Emre Yılmaz
Emre Yılmaz
Grand Bazaar Refiner

"Istanbul demand is relentless — they've never missed a weekly allocation."

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