International Trade & Export Process

A Discreet and Selective Clientele

At COMICORDIA, our gold and diamonds are entrusted only to a carefully curated circle of clients. We do not operate as a mass-market seller. Instead, we partner with distinguished institutions, reputable investors, and established international trading houses whose values and conduct reflect our own commitment to integrity, refinement, and excellence.

A Rigorous Standard of Eligibility

Our client selection process is intentionally exacting. Every prospective partner undergoes comprehensive due-diligence, ensuring that our products are never associated with money-laundering, illicit finance, or any misuse of precious minerals. Should a buyer’s intentions or compliance standing fall short of our standards, we simply do not engage.

When a partnership cannot be established, COMICORDIA maintains privileged access to leading refineries in the Gulf and Asia — including Dubai and Hong Kong — and to esteemed European refineries, ensuring our production always flows into secure and reputable channels.

Investment Gold for a Chosen Few

For a select class of clients, COMICORDIA offers investment-grade gold under an exclusive and highly personalised service. We never request taxes or fees upfront — a practice common to fraudulent arrangements and entirely contrary to our ethos.

Instead, we demonstrate confidence in our quality and reliability by making initial deliveries at our own expense. This allows new partners to experience our standards firsthand, without obligation, as trust is built through proven performance.

Cultivating Enduring Partnerships

Once we have completed several successful deliveries, we invite clients to place a retainer to secure future allocations. This natural progression reflects the evolution of a valued relationship — one built on respect, transparency, and mutual confidence.

Our philosophy is simple: COMICORDIA serves a limited number of discerning clients who appreciate professionalism, discretion, and the assurance of sourcing excellence. With each partnership, we strive not merely to supply gold and diamonds, but to uphold a lasting legacy of trust.

International Trade & Export Process

1. Buyer Onboarding

  • Submission of company information

  • KYC documentation

  • Compliance review

2. Commercial Agreement

  • Signing of Sales & Purchase Agreement (SPA)

  • Agreement on Incoterms (CIF or FOB)

3. Payment Structure

  • Typically via bank-to-bank secure methods

  • Escrow/refinery settlement options available

4. Export Documents Provided

  • Certificate of Origin

  • Export Licence

  • Commercial Invoice

  • Packing List

  • Assay Report

  • Ministry of Mines authorisations

5. Delivery Timeline

Varies by batch size and buyer’s preferred route; normally 5–12 working days.


Media & Insights

COMICORDIA Emerges as Strategic Partner for International Entry into DRC’s Precious Stones Market

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Increasing interest from buyers seeking direct access to the DRC’s gold and diamond sectors has reinforced the need for professional facilitators with both local presence and international compliance expertise. COMICORDIA offers that combination, providing

DRC Mining Narrative Shifts Toward Growth as Formalization Reduces Sector Risk

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Long dominated by conflict-related narratives, the DRC’s mining sector is undergoing a perceptible shift as formalization, compliance and oversight improve across key provinces. Strengthened documentation, government-backed traceability and enhanced regulatory enforcement are contributing to a more stable operating environment.

Ethical Mineral Trade Gains Traction as DRC Cooperatives Adopt Responsible Practices

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Efforts to strengthen responsible mineral sourcing in the DRC are gaining traction as cooperatives adopt new sustainability and community-support frameworks. Training programmes on environmental management, pricing transparency and safer operating conditions are becoming more common.

Untapped Gold Reserves Position the DRC as an Emerging Global Supplier

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Significant untapped gold reserves in the DRC are drawing renewed global interest as cooperatives formalize and export channels improve. While artisanal mining remains widespread, structured production is expanding, creating opportunities for international off-take agreements.

Diamond Trading Opportunities Expand as DRC Improves Grading and Export Controls

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Demand for natural, untreated stones is supporting renewed interest in the DRC’s diamond market. Key producing zones are increasingly aligned with regulated cooperative structures, allowing for quicker sorting, grading and documentation.

Streamlined Gold Export Services Position COMICORDIA as Key Partner for Global Buyers

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Exporting gold from the DRC requires close coordination with regulatory agencies, certified laboratories and licensed cooperatives. COMICORDIA has positioned itself as a full-service facilitator, managing verification, documentation, compliance and secure dispatch to international destinations.

Investor Interest Rebounds as DRC Strengthens Oversight of Precious Metals Sector

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International investor sentiment toward the DRC’s precious metals sector is gradually improving following government-led reforms designed to curb illegal mining and formalize artisanal activity. Newly registered cooperatives, improved security in several mining regions, and clearer export requirements are signaling increased stability.

Compliance Frameworks Reshape DRC Mineral Trade, Boosting Transparency for Global Markets

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Strengthened regulatory enforcement and the adoption of international due-diligence standards are reshaping how gold and diamonds move from the DRC to global buyers. These frameworks—covering traceability, AML compliance and responsible sourcing—have expanded considerably in the past 24 months, reducing the risk associated with Congolese minerals.

Congo’s Diamond Industry Modernizes as Global Buyers Seek Natural Stones

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The DRC’s diamond sector is undergoing steady modernization, driven by cooperative formalization, improved surveying and a government push toward greater transparency. Despite volatility in global diamond markets, demand for natural stones of African origin remains resilient, particularly in specialty markets and among traders seeking alternatives to synthetic stones.