Multipro buys gold and diamonds on the ground in Sierra Leone for buyers who want a safe, documented route to ownership. We have direct access to licensed miners in Kono, Kenema, Bo, Tonkolili, Kailahun and the Northern Province, we test every lot with industry-standard equipment and every lot is assayed by the Precious Minerals Trading (PMT/GGDO). Our security background and knowledge of the Sierra Leone minerals trade are what safeguard your investment.
How buying gold in Sierra Leone works with Multipro
- Tell us what you want to buy. Quantity, target purity, destination and timing. We quote on fine gold at the world spot price, less agreed costs, with nothing hidden.
- We verify you; you verify us. Know-your-customer checks on the buyer. On our side, our company, our Freetown office at 72 Jumu Avenue and our work with NMA licence are open for you to check.
- We source from licensed miners. Each lot is matched to a seller whose licence we check against the National Minerals Agency register, with a field weight and an origin record.
- Preliminary test, then vault. The lot is tested with industry-standard equipment, sealed and taken into our Freetown vault under a safe-keeping receipt.
- PMT/GGDO assay. The Precious Minerals Trading (PMT/GGDO) certifies weight and fineness and the price is settled on that certificate.
- Clear and fly. We handle the export permit, royalty and customs at Lungi, then ship the gold sealed and insured to your refinery. See gold export from Sierra Leone.
What you receive with every purchase
| Document | Issued by | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Seller licence copy and origin record | NMA register, Multipro field team | Lawful, traceable source |
| Valuation and assay certificate | Precious Minerals Trading (PMT/GGDO) | Independent weight and fineness; the basis of the price |
| Safe-keeping receipt | Multipro vault | Proof the lot exists and is held for you |
| Export permit and royalty receipt | NMA, National Revenue Authority | Lawful export |
| Airway bill and insurance certificate | Carrier and insurer | Transit and full-value cover |
Gold purity, pricing and what dore means
Most gold in Sierra Leone reaches the market as dore: unrefined gold from artisanal and small-scale workings, usually 80 to 92 percent fine, and as melted bars from local smelters. Dore is priced on the fine gold it contains, established by the PMT/GGDO assay, not on the gross weight a seller quotes. A 10 kg lot assaying at 88 percent contains 8.8 kg of fine gold and is paid for on that basis. Refined 22K and 24K bars are priced the same way. This is why the assay must come first, and why any price far below spot is a warning rather than a bargain.
Buying diamonds in Sierra Leone
We also buy rough diamonds from licensed miners and dealers in Kono and Kenema. Parcels are examined, valued and sealed by the PMT/GGDO, which issues the Kimberley Process certificate for export. Pricing is on the PMT/GGDO valuation, not on the seller's own grading. Large single stones are valued individually.
How we protect buyers from gold scams
- Insist on an independent assay. The PMT/GGDO in Freetown is the assay that matters for export.
- Verify the seller's licence with the National Minerals Agency, not from a photocopy.
- Verify any receipt with its issuer. Our safe-keeping receipts can be checked with us directly.
- Agree payment terms in writing and tie them to the assay certificate and export documents.
- Pay no advance fees to anyone who is not the exporter you have contracted with, and only as set out in the contract.
- Walk away from urgency. Real gold is still gold tomorrow.
Who buys gold through Multipro
Refineries and bullion dealers in Dubai, Antwerp, Zurich and Hong Kong, jewellery manufacturers, and private buyers who want a documented, insured route out of West Africa. We also act for buyers who already have a seller but want an independent test, vault custody and export handled by one accountable company. Our due diligence and business forensics teams check sellers, licences and documents before you commit.
Frequently asked questions about buying gold in Sierra Leone
Can a foreigner buy gold in Sierra Leone?
Yes. Foreign buyers purchase through a licensed exporter such as Multipro, which handles the PMT/GGDO assay, the royalty and the export clearance. You do not need your own licence to buy gold and receive it abroad.
What purity is Sierra Leone gold?
Artisanal dore typically assays between 80% and 92% fine. Melted bars from local smelters vary. That is why the PMT/GGDO assay sets the price, not the seller's claim or a hand-held test in the field.
How is the price of gold in Sierra Leone calculated?
Fine weight from the PMT/GGDO assay certificate multiplied by the international spot price on the agreed fixing, less the royalty, PMT/GGDO fees, insurance, freight and our fee, all written into the contract before the lot is bought.
Do I have to travel to Freetown to buy gold?
No. Many buyers never visit. We send the PMT/GGDO certificate and the safe-keeping receipt, and both can be verified. Buyers who want to witness the assay are welcome at our Freetown office.
How do I pay for gold in Sierra Leone?
On the terms set out in your contract, usually by bank transfer or letter of credit. Every cost is itemised in the quotation, and the gold leaves our vault only after the export file is complete.
What is the minimum quantity of gold I can buy?
Tell us the quantity you have in mind. We price on fine weight at spot, and we will say plainly whether a lot of that size is practical.
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