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Four critical minerals. Four distinct supply chains. Each sourced from Uganda's most prolific mineral corridors and delivered with end-to-end documentation.

✦OECD Compliant
✦ICGLR Certified
✦UMRA Registered
✦SGS Verified
✦EU 3TG Compliant
79 Au Gold

Gold

Uganda's artisanal gold sector is one of East Africa's most significant and fastest formalising. Laglem sources exclusively from GPS-tagged, OECD-compliant mine sites in Karamoja and Busia, processing through a RMAP-assessed smelter before export.

Purity99.5%+ (LBMA London Good Delivery)
Custom refined grades available on request
Available FormsDoré BarsRefined GrainCast Bars
Assay StandardXRF + Fire Assay (SGS Uganda)
Origin RegionsKaramoja (Moroto), Busia, Mubende
Minimum Order500 g — no maximum ceiling
PackagingTamper-evident numbered pouches. Bulk: sealed steel drums
IncotermsFOB Entebbe · CIF Destination · DAP
Lead Time7–14 business days post-KYC clearance
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Gold nuggets — Uganda
Gold · Karamoja & Busia, Uganda
Live LME Reference Price
$154,200.00
per kilogram · indicative, updated continuously
▲ +0.42%
Supply & Trade Details
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Typical Buyers
Refineries (UAE, Switzerland, India), Central Banks, Bullion Dealers, Industrial Manufacturers
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Payment Methods
TT (Wire Transfer) · Confirmed Irrevocable LC · Escrow
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Logistics Routes
Air: Entebbe → Dubai (EK) / Zurich (EK/LX)
Sea: Mombasa → Rotterdam / Jebel Ali
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Documents Provided
Assay certificate · ICGLR mineral certificate · UMRA export permit · Certificate of Origin · Commercial invoice · Packing list
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Insurance
All-risk cargo insurance available via Lloyd's of London syndicate. CIF pricing inclusive.
27 Co Cobalt

Cobalt

Uganda holds significant cobalt reserves in its southwestern highlands, co-located with copper mineralisation. With global battery-grade demand accelerating, Ugandan cobalt offers a DRC-alternative with superior compliance credentials and a leaner logistics chain via Mombasa.

Available GradesBattery-Grade (Co >30%)Standard (Co 15–30%)
Available FormsCobalt HydroxideMixed Hydroxide PrecipitateConcentrate
Assay StandardICP-OES / Fire Assay (Bureau Veritas)
Origin RegionsSouthwestern Uganda (Kilembe belt)
Minimum Order1 MT · FCL basis preferred
PackagingSealed super-sacks (1MT big bags) or 200L drums for hydroxide
IncotermsFOB Mombasa · CIF Destination
Lead Time14–21 business days post-KYC clearance
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Cobalt mineral — Uganda
Cobalt · Kilembe Belt, SW Uganda
Live LME Reference Price
$62.00
per kilogram · indicative, updated continuously
▼ −1.18%
Supply & Trade Details
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Typical Buyers
Battery precursor manufacturers (South Korea, China, Japan), EV supply chain integrators, chemical processors
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Competitive Edge
Full OECD compliance documentation vs. DRC equivalents. No Zambia transit. Direct Mombasa access.
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Logistics Routes
Road: Kampala → Mombasa (1,700 km, bonded transport)
Sea: Mombasa → Shanghai / Busan / Rotterdam
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Documents Provided
Assay certificate · OECD due diligence report · UMRA export permit · Material Safety Data Sheet · Bill of lading
73/41 Ta Coltan

Coltan

Columbite-tantalite (coltan) from Uganda's Kisoro and Kabale districts carries some of the strongest conflict-free credentials in the Great Lakes region. As a non-DRC, ICGLR-member state supplier, Uganda occupies a premium position in European and Asian procurement frameworks.

Grade30%–55% Ta₂O₅ (Tantalum Pentoxide)
Higher grades available seasonally
Available FormsTantalite ConcentrateMixed Ta-Nb Ore
Niobium ContentTypically 5–15% Nb₂O₅ co-content
Assay StandardXRF + ICP (SGS Minerals Services)
Origin RegionsKisoro District, Kabale District, Bundibugyo
Minimum Order500 kg per batch
PackagingWoven polypropylene bags (25–50 kg) or bulk super-sacks
Lead Time10–18 business days post-KYC clearance
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Coltan concentrate — Uganda
Coltan · Kisoro & Kabale Districts
Live Market Reference Price
$150.00
per kilogram (Ta₂O₅ basis) · indicative, updated continuously
▲ +0.65%
Supply & Trade Details
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Typical Buyers
Tantalum processors (Germany, Japan, USA), capacitor manufacturers, aerospace component suppliers
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EU Compliance Status
Full EU Regulation 2017/821 (3TG) compliance documentation. Preferred by European importers subject to the regulation.
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Key Differentiator
Conflict-free provenance with GPS mine-site records. Zero DRC transit. ICGLR certificate issued per batch.
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Documents Provided
Assay + XRF certificate · ICGLR mineral tag · UMRA export permit · Certificate of Origin (Uganda) · EU 3TG compliance report
50 Sn Tin

Tin

Western Uganda's cassiterite deposits produce some of East Africa's most consistent tin ore grades. Laglem's tin supply chain integrates artisanal and small-scale production with industrial-standard processing, delivering ITA-grade ingots and concentrate to global electronics supply chains.

Purity99%+ (ITA Grade A standard)
99.9% refined available on volume contracts
Available FormsRefined IngotsCassiterite ConcentrateSolder Alloys
Concentrate Grade55–70% Sn (cassiterite basis)
Assay StandardXRF + wet chemistry (Bureau Veritas)
Origin RegionsBundibugyo, Kasese, Kigezi Highlands
Minimum Order5 MT per shipment (ingots)
PackagingIngots: 25 kg blocks on steel pallets. Concentrate: sealed super-sacks
Lead Time14–21 business days post-KYC clearance
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Tin cassiterite — Uganda
Tin · Bundibugyo & Kasese, Uganda
Live LME Reference Price
$53.68
per kilogram · indicative, updated continuously
▼ −0.31%
Supply & Trade Details
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Typical Buyers
Electronics manufacturers (PCB solder), packaging industry, chemical processors, bronze/pewter alloy producers
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3TG Status
Tin is a designated 3TG mineral. Full OECD/ICGLR compliance documentation issued as standard.
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Logistics Routes
Road: Kasese → Mombasa
Sea: Mombasa → Singapore / Busan / Rotterdam
Air: Entebbe → Dubai (for concentrate samples)
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Documents Provided
Assay certificate · ICGLR certificate · UMRA export permit · Customs declaration · Packing list · Certificate of Origin
At a Glance

Mineral Comparison

Mineral Current Price Form Min. Order Lead Time 3TG Status Certification
Gold (Au) $154,200.00/kg Doré Bars, Refined Grain 500 g 7–14 days Non-3TG LBMA · ICGLR
Cobalt (Co) $62.00/kg Hydroxide, Concentrate 1 MT 14–21 days Non-3TG OECD · BV
Coltan (Ta-Nb) $150.00/kg Concentrate 500 kg 10–18 days 3TG Mineral ICGLR · EU 3TG
Tin (Sn) $53.68/kg Ingots, Concentrate 5 MT 14–21 days 3TG Mineral ITA · ICGLR · UMRA
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