Helping international buyers reduce transaction risk through supplier verification, document authentication, chain-of-custody assurance and on-the-ground inspection services across Africa.
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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See the depth and format of a Veritas commodity verification report.
Whether you are a trading house, refinery, investment fund, bank or procurement team — Veritas delivers the assurance you need before capital is committed.