VERITAS
Commodity Advisory
Verifying Integrity

Advisory Services Built Around Your Risk

Five core service lines, each designed to address specific vulnerabilities in cross-border commodity transactions — for institutional clients committing capital in African markets.

Verify Before You Commit Capital

Independent Supplier Verification

Veritas independently verifies suppliers before buyers commit capital. Our verification process is conducted solely in the interest of the commissioning party, with no commercial relationship to the supplier under review.

Legal company existence
Ownership verification
Beneficial ownership review
Physical office verification
Operational capability assessment
Mining licence verification
Export capability assessment
Reputation review
Compliance checks
Risk scoring
DeliverableSupplier Verification Report with Risk Score
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Trust the Paper Trail

Document Authentication

We authenticate documents before international transactions. Every document is verified against issuing authorities, cross-referenced for consistency, and checked for signs of forgery, alteration or misrepresentation.

Mining licences
Export licences
ICGLR certificates
Certificates of Origin
Assay reports
Customs documentation
Tax documents
Government registrations
Commercial invoices
Bills of Lading
Air Waybills
Warehouse receipts
DeliverableDocument Authentication Certificate with Findings Matrix
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From Source to Destination

Chain-of-Custody Verification

Veritas independently verifies the movement of commodities from source to destination. Our field teams provide continuous oversight across the supply chain — ensuring that what was committed is what is delivered.

Site inspections
Loading supervision
Sealing verification
Transport monitoring
Export supervision
Documentation reconciliation
Delivery confirmation
DeliverableChain-of-Custody Report with Photographic Evidence
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Eyes on the Ground for Overseas Buyers

Buyer Representation

Veritas can represent overseas buyers on the ground throughout Africa. We act as your authorised representative — protecting your interests, observing proceedings, and providing independent reporting throughout the engagement.

Site visits
Supplier meetings
Negotiation observation
Sampling oversight
Loading supervision
Independent reporting
Risk assessments
DeliverableEngagement Reports with Independent Observations
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Sector-Specific Risk Assessment

Commodity Due Diligence

Due diligence tailored to each commodity sector. Our analysts bring sector-specific knowledge of supply chain dynamics, regulatory frameworks, documentation requirements and fraud exposure across six commodity classes.

Gold
Agricultural Commodities
Energy Commodities
Grains & Staples
Industrial Minerals
Critical Minerals
DeliverableComprehensive Due Diligence Report (20–60 pages)
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Not Sure Which Service You Need?

Many engagements combine two or more of our service lines. Book a complimentary 30-minute consultation and we will recommend the right scope.

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