The independent verification firm for international buyers entering Africa’s commodity trade. We verify suppliers, authenticate export documents and confirm chain of custody on the ground — so you commit capital only when the evidence supports it.
Independent verification, due diligence and transaction assurance services — designed for organisations committing capital in African commodity markets.
We independently verify suppliers before buyers commit capital — covering legal existence, ownership, beneficial ownership, physical offices, operational capacity, licensing, export capability, reputation, compliance and risk scoring.
Learn MoreAuthentication of mining licences, export licences, ICGLR certificates, certificates of origin, assay reports, customs documentation, tax documents, commercial invoices, bills of lading, air waybills and warehouse receipts.
Learn MoreIndependent verification of commodity movement from source to destination — site inspections, loading supervision, sealing verification, transport monitoring, export supervision, documentation reconciliation and delivery confirmation.
Learn MoreVeritas represents overseas buyers on the ground across Africa — site visits, supplier meetings, negotiation observation, sampling oversight, loading supervision, independent reporting and risk assessments.
Learn MoreSector-specific due diligence across gold, agricultural commodities, energy commodities, grains and staples, industrial minerals and critical minerals — tailored to each commodity class.
Learn MoreEnd-to-end transaction oversight protecting capital at every stage — verification gates, milestone controls, document reconciliation and independent reporting aligned with international standards.
Learn MoreOur Coverage
Veritas Commodity Advisory Ltd is an independent advisory firm acting solely in the interests of buyers and institutional clients. We hold no trading positions, no supplier equity, and accept no commissions from counterparties. Our mandate is to reduce your risk before capital is committed.
"Our role is to provide evidence-based assurance — whether it confirms your counterparty's claims or reveals why you should walk away."
We represent only your interests. No trading conflict, no supplier equity, no counterparty commissions — ever.
Veritas does not buy, sell, broker or hold commodities. Our sole revenue is advisory fees from the commissioning party.
Resident analysts and vetted local partners across 12+ African countries — delivering ground-level intelligence that remote analysis cannot.
Subject-matter experts with commercial acumen, regulatory knowledge and in-region operational experience.
Evidence-based reports with findings, risk ratings, recommendations and supporting documentation — built for institutional decision-making.
Every engagement is conducted under strict confidentiality protocols. Client identities and transaction details are never disclosed.
A transparent, seven-stage process designed to protect your interests at every stage of a commodity transaction.
Structured consultation to understand your transaction, counterparties, risk appetite and verification objectives.
We define the verification scope, deliverables, timeline and engagement parameters tailored to your transaction.
Field teams, document analysts and local partners are mobilised based on the scope and geography of the engagement.
On-the-ground site inspections, supplier visits, document authentication and chain-of-custody verification conducted by our teams.
Findings are analysed, cross-referenced and assessed against international standards to produce a comprehensive risk profile.
A detailed, evidence-based report is delivered with findings, risk ratings, supporting documentation and photographic evidence.
Actionable recommendations provided to support your go or no-go decision before capital is committed.
“Veritas uncovered discrepancies in our supplier's export documentation that saved us from a $2.4M loss. Their thoroughness is unmatched in the region.”
“We engaged Veritas for a multi-country sesame procurement program. Their supplier verification process gave our financiers the confidence to proceed.”
“The inspection report by Veritas is now a standard requirement in all our Africa contracts. Independent, professional, and reliable.”
“Their buyer representation service helped us navigate a complex procurement — translating not just language but cultural and regulatory nuance.”
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Whether you are a trading house, refinery, investment fund, bank or procurement team — Veritas delivers the independent verification you need before capital moves.
We maintain a directory of gold exporters, licensed brokers, artisanal miners, refinery operators and trade facilitators across Africa that we have independently verified. Names and contact details are unlocked only to verified buyers.
Access complete supplier names, contact details, verification reports and chain-of-custody documentation. Available exclusively to verified buyers.
Veritas is a UK-registered independent verification firm. We help international commodity buyers — gold buyers, trading houses, refineries, agriculture importers and procurement teams — verify African suppliers before they commit capital. Our services include supplier verification, document authentication, chain-of-custody verification, buyer representation and commodity due diligence across 12+ African countries. We work exclusively on the buyer side and never take commissions from suppliers.
We have resident analysts and vetted local partners across 12+ African countries including Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania, DRC, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Ghana, South Africa, Botswana, Namibia, Mozambique and Rwanda. For countries outside our direct footprint, we will tell you honestly what we can and cannot verify on the ground.
Our engagement pricing is transparent: Preliminary Supplier Review starts from £500, Comprehensive Supplier Verification from £2,500, Document Authentication from £750, Site Inspection from £3,000, Buyer Representation is £1,500 per day, and full Transaction Oversight starts from £10,000. Every engagement is scoped to your specific transaction and confirmed as a fixed fee before work begins.
Yes. Gold buyer due diligence is our core service. We independently verify the supplier exists, authenticate export permits and certificates of origin, assess chain of custody, and can deploy field teams for on-ground site inspection — all before your funds move. We also maintain a directory of pre-verified gold suppliers and individuals across Africa, available to verified buyers on request.
Yes. Many of our clients are based in the UAE, Switzerland, United Kingdom, India, China, Singapore, Germany, Netherlands, Italy and the United States. We run desk-based verification remotely and deploy on-ground analysts in Africa as needed, reporting back to you wherever you are located.
Yes. We maintain a directory of suppliers and individuals we have independently verified across 12+ African countries — including gold exporters in Uganda, Ghana, Tanzania, DRC and Zimbabwe. The directory is available only to verified buyers who register with us. Contact us to request access.