Global Off-Take & Refining Partners

We have established off-take and refining agreements with reputable international buyers and processors that ensure our metals and precious stones meet the world’s highest purity and ethical standards.

Key Collaborations:

• Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC) – Gold and silver refinery partnerships for export through Dubai.
• Antwerp Diamond Exchange, Belgium – Marketing and valuation of gem-quality diamonds through certified brokers.
• LME-Certified Smelters (Asia & Europe) – Copper cathode and cobalt hydroxide export under long-term supply contracts.
• Johannesburg Precious Metals Refinery (South Africa) – Secondary refining and assay services.

These partnerships guarantee full traceability, price transparency, and quality assurance for every shipment leaving our facilities.

Logistics & Infrastructure Partners

Efficient logistics is the backbone of our export system. Kilwa’s minerals move through a secure, multimodal network managed in partnership with specialized logistics firms.

Main Partners:

• Zambia Cargo Ltd. – Road transport and border clearance from Ndola to Durban and Dar es Salaam.
• Xandros Logistics – Heavy cargo and containerized transport of copper and cobalt.
• Lens High Value Logistics – Specialized handling for diamonds and gold under armed and bonded transport.
• TGI Group International – Integrated export coordination, warehousing, and shipping supervision.

Together, these partners enable door-to-port delivery, minimizing handling risks and ensuring just-in-time export scheduling.

Financial & Trade Institutions

Kilwa collaborates with regional and international financial institutions to secure working capital, export financing, and project development loans.

Key Relationships:

• African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) – Trade finance and letter of credit facilities.
• Stanbic Bank Zambia & Rawbank DRC – Domestic banking and local currency operations.
• Export Credit Agencies (ECAs) – Project insurance and risk cover for equipment imports.
• Private Investment Funds – Partnerships for green energy integration and mine expansion projects.

This financial ecosystem supports Kilwa’s ability to maintain liquidity, manage foreign exchange exposure, and fund sustainable growth.

Technological & Research Partners

Innovation is central to our operations. Kilwa partners with engineering, academic, and research institutions to advance responsible mining technology and geological research.

Key Partners:

• Copperbelt University (Zambia) – Joint training and geological survey programs.
• GIA (Gemological Institute of America) – Diamond grading and valuation training.
• Mining & Metallurgical Research Centre (Lubumbashi) – Metallurgical optimization studies.
• Private AI & Drone Companies (South Africa) – Aerial mapping, predictive analytics, and ore body modeling.

These collaborations allow Kilwa to continuously improve efficiency, safety, and environmental performance.

Sustainability & Community Partnerships

We believe development must be inclusive and enduring. Our social impact programs are executed in partnership with local and international NGOs and government agencies.

Key Partnerships:

• UNDP Zambia & DRC – Co-management of community entrepreneurship and mine rehabilitation programs.
• World Bank-funded Community Mining Initiatives – Formalization of small-scale miners into compliant cooperatives.
• Zambian Ministry of Green Economy & Environment – Carbon offset and reforestation programs.
• Faith-based and Youth NGOs – Implementation of literacy, clean water, and healthcare projects around mine zones.

These collaborations ensure that Kilwa’s presence brings measurable improvement to local livelihoods.