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Standards & Traceability

Trust Built Into Every Transaction

Five interlocking compliance frameworks. One unbroken chain of custody. Laglem operates to the highest international standards for responsible mineral sourcing — not because it's required, but because it's the only defensible way to operate.

OECD Compliant
ICGLR Certified
EU 3TG Compliant
FATF Aligned
UMRA Registered
Regulatory Frameworks

Our Compliance Architecture

Five frameworks. Each independently auditable. Together they form an airtight compliance stack that satisfies regulators in every major import market.

OECD
OECD
OECD Due Diligence Guidance
The gold standard for responsible mineral supply chains from conflict-affected and high-risk areas. Laglem implements all five steps of the OECD framework across its entire supplier network and internal operations.
  • Step 1: Establish strong company management systems for supply chain due diligence
  • Step 2: Identify and assess risks in the supply chain using our red-flag screening process
  • Step 3: Design and implement a strategy to respond to identified risks
  • Step 4: Third-party independent audit of supply chain due diligence at identified checkpoints
  • Step 5: Annual public reporting on supply chain due diligence findings
ICGLR
ICGLR
ICGLR Regional Certification Mechanism
The International Conference on the Great Lakes Region's certification framework is the primary tool for distinguishing conflict-free minerals across the DRC, Rwanda, Burundi, Uganda, and Tanzania. Every Laglem 3TG export carries an ICGLR certificate.
  • ICGLR Mineral Tracking Certificate issued per export batch
  • GPS coordinates of extraction site recorded in certificate
  • Supply chain due diligence audit conducted annually
  • Regional data exchange with government authorities
  • Zero tolerance for minerals transiting through conflict zones
EU
EU Regulation 2017/821
EU Conflict Minerals Regulation (3TG)
Effective January 2021, EU Regulation 2017/821 requires EU importers of tin, tantalum, tungsten, and gold to conduct OECD-aligned due diligence. Laglem provides a complete EU compliance package to all European buyers as standard, at no additional cost.
  • Full OECD due diligence documentation provided to EU importers
  • Supply chain disclosure report aligned to EU template requirements
  • Smelter/refiner certification included where applicable
  • Annual review aligned to EU regulatory reporting cycle
  • Rapid document update service for regulatory changes
FATF
FATF
FATF AML / CTF Standards
Laglem's financial crime prevention framework aligns to the FATF 40 Recommendations and applies rigorous customer due diligence, transaction monitoring, and suspicious activity reporting standards across all transactions.
  • Full KYC and UBO verification on all counterparties before onboarding
  • PEP, sanctions, and adverse media screening (automated + human review)
  • Ongoing transaction monitoring with risk-based thresholds
  • Suspicious activity reports filed as required under Ugandan AML law
  • Annual AML/CTF risk assessment reviewed by external auditor
UMRA
Uganda Minerals Regulatory Authority (UMRA)
UMRA is Uganda's primary minerals regulator, responsible for licensing, export permitting, royalty collection, and compliance enforcement across the entire sector. Laglem maintains full compliance with all UMRA requirements and works proactively with the authority on policy development.
  • Licensed mineral dealer under the Uganda Mining Act 2003 (as amended)
  • Export permits obtained for every shipment — no exceptions
  • Mineral royalty declarations filed and paid on schedule
  • Annual compliance audit by UMRA inspectors
  • Registered with Uganda Revenue Authority for mineral export duties
  • Active participant in UMRA's responsible mining working groups
  • All mine-site suppliers hold valid UMRA artisanal mining permits
Chain of Custody

Provenance Trail — Mine to Buyer

Every node in the chain is documented. Every document is verifiable. Every shipment is traceable end-to-end.

Step 1 — Extraction
Mine Site — Karamoja / Kisoro / Bundibugyo
OECD-compliant artisanal or licensed small-scale mine. Each site carries a valid UMRA artisanal mining permit. GPS coordinates recorded at point of first purchase. Supplier due diligence completed and documented.
UMRA Mining Permit GPS Coordinates Supplier KYC
Step 2 — Processing
Certified Smelter / Processing — Kampala
Ore transferred under custody to Laglem's RMAP-assessed processing facility in Kampala. XRF pre-screening conducted on arrival. Third-party assay (SGS or Bureau Veritas) completed on processed lot. Assay certificate issued.
Assay Certificate Weight Certificate RMAP Cert.
Step 3 — Export Clearance
Customs Declaration — Entebbe / Kampala
Full export documentation lodged with Uganda Revenue Authority. UMRA export permit, ICGLR mineral tracking certificate, commercial invoice, and packing list filed. Customs seal applied to cargo.
ICGLR Certificate UMRA Export Permit URA Customs Declaration
Step 4 — Transit Port
Mombasa Port, Kenya (Sea) / EBB (Air)
Cargo containerised under seal or loaded under IATA Dangerous Goods regulations. Bill of lading or Air Waybill issued by certified freight forwarder. Real-time tracking active from loading. Transit documentation completed for Kenyan customs (sea route).
Bill of Lading Air Waybill Cargo Tracking ID
Step 5 — Buyer Destination
Dubai · Antwerp · Shanghai · Singapore · Rotterdam
Full documentation set delivered digitally to buyer on vessel departure. Import clearance support available on request. Escrow released on delivery confirmation. Complete transaction archive retained for 7 years.
Full Doc Set Delivery Confirmation Escrow Release

Why Traceability Matters Now

Regulatory pressure on mineral supply chains has never been higher. The EU Conflict Minerals Regulation, updated US Dodd-Frank enforcement, and growing corporate ESG disclosure requirements mean that buyers who cannot evidence conflict-free provenance face real reputational and legal exposure.

Laglem was built to remove this risk entirely. Our provenance trail is not a compliance exercise — it is the core operational architecture of the business. Every GPS coordinate, every assay certificate, every customs declaration, is generated in-house, independently verified, and delivered to you before a dollar changes hands.

The result: a complete, auditable record that satisfies regulators in Brussels, Washington, Tokyo, and Seoul without any additional due diligence burden on the buyer.

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Verification Partners

Independent Third-Party Verification

Laglem does not self-certify. Every material claim is independently verified.

Assay & Inspection
SGS Uganda — XRF, fire assay, and ICP-OES. Primary assay partner for gold and coltan. Certificates accepted by LBMA and LME.
Bureau Veritas
Bureau Veritas Minerals — independent second assay and inspection on request. Preferred by EU buyers for tin and cobalt certification.
Regional Certification
Minerals certificates issued under the ICGLR Regional Certification Mechanism. Recognised by EU, US, and Japanese regulators.
National Regulator
Uganda Minerals Regulatory Authority — issues export permits, conducts compliance audits, and maintains the national mineral tracking database.
Documentation Package

What You Receive on Every Shipment

Every document, delivered digitally before escrow release. No chasing. No gaps.

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Third-Party Assay Certificate
SGS or Bureau Veritas assay result including grade, weight, moisture, and element analysis.
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ICGLR Mineral Tracking Certificate
Regional certification confirming conflict-free extraction origin. GPS coordinates embedded.
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UMRA Export Permit
Official Uganda Minerals Regulatory Authority authorisation for mineral export. Unique per shipment.
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Certificate of Origin
Ugandan Certificate of Origin (EUR.1 for EU destinations). Required for preferential tariff treatment under EBA/AGOA.
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Commercial Invoice & Packing List
Full commercial invoice with HS codes, unit pricing, and total value. Packing list with net/gross weights.
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Bill of Lading / Air Waybill
Original BL (sea) or AWB (air) from certified freight forwarder. Consignee details as instructed.
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OECD Due Diligence Report
Laglem's 5-step OECD due diligence summary for the specific batch. Required for EU 3TG compliance.
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Weight & Inspection Certificate
Independent weight verification at loading. Required by most commodity trading agreements.
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Insurance Certificate
All-risk cargo insurance certificate (Lloyd's syndicate) covering CIF value plus 10%. Provided on CIF transactions.

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Sample documentation package available to verified buyers. Contact our compliance team to receive a complete example set.

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