EXPORT & TRADING
Gold doré, rough diamonds and minerals from Sierra Leone
Starlight Minerals is a licensed exporter of gold doré bars, rough diamonds and mineral concentrates from Sierra Leone. Buyers, refiners and diamantaires receive assayed, documented material with a complete chain of custody from mine to shipment.
What we export
Gold doré bars
Doré at [85–95 %] purity from our own operations and vetted artisanal partners. Fire assay before shipment, refining arranged on request.
Rough diamonds
Gem and near-gem rough from the Kono district. Sorted, valued by the Government Gold and Diamond Office and shipped with a Kimberley Process certificate.
Rutile, ilmenite and bauxite
Bulk mineral concentrates in container or break-bulk shipments through the Queen Elizabeth II Quay in Freetown.
Buying and off-take
We also buy gold and diamonds from licensed local miners and dealers, which gives buyers a steady monthly volume beyond our own production.
What buyers receive
Compliance is the product. Every shipment carries the paperwork a refiner, bank or customs officer will ask for.
Kimberley Process certificate
Issued by the Government of Sierra Leone for every rough diamond export. Sierra Leone is a KP participant since 2003.
Assay report
Independent fire assay for gold doré with gold and silver content, bar weight and number.
Export permit and royalty receipt
National Minerals Agency export permit and proof of royalty payment for each parcel.
Chain-of-custody file
Licence, site of origin, production log and transport records, bundled per shipment.
Insured logistics
Secured transport from Freetown by air freight via Lungi International Airport, insured door to door.
Payment terms
Payment against assay at the refinery or bank-confirmed letter of credit. No advance payments to unverified parties.
How an export works
- 01
Enquiry and KYC
You tell us the material, volume and delivery point. We exchange company documents and complete know-your-customer checks on both sides.
- 02
Offer and contract
Price formula linked to LBMA gold fix or diamond valuation, quantity, delivery schedule and payment terms in a written contract.
- 03
Assay and valuation
Gold is fire-assayed, diamonds are valued by the Government Gold and Diamond Office in Freetown.
- 04
Permits and certificates
Export permit, royalty payment and Kimberley Process certificate are issued before the parcel leaves Freetown.
- 05
Shipment and settlement
Insured air freight to the refinery or vault. Settlement on final assay or on delivery, as agreed.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What is a gold doré bar?
Doré is semi-pure gold poured at the mine site, typically 70 to 95 percent gold with silver and traces of other metals. Refiners buy doré by assayed gold content and refine it to 999.9 fine gold.
What is a Kimberley Process certificate?
A government-issued certificate that confirms a rough diamond shipment is conflict-free and legally exported. Every rough diamond leaving Sierra Leone requires one, and importing countries reject parcels without it.
What are the minimum quantities?
Gold from [1 kg] doré per shipment, diamonds from [100 carats] per parcel. Larger volumes can be scheduled monthly under an off-take contract.
How is the price set?
Gold is priced on the LBMA fix on the day of assay minus an agreed discount. Rough diamonds are priced per parcel after independent valuation. All terms are fixed in writing before shipment.
Do you ask for advance payment?
Not for gold or diamond sales. Payment is made against assay results or through a letter of credit. We never ask for release fees, storage charges or payments to individuals. Deposits exist only for equipment orders and are set out in a signed contract. Check any request on our verification page.
CONTACT
Buying gold or diamonds from Sierra Leone?
Send your requirements and company details. Our trading desk responds with an offer and the compliance documents you need.