A UK-based responsible gold sourcing company has signed a long-term supply and financing agreement aimed at expanding traceable artisanal gold exports from eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), marking a significant step forward for efforts to formalise the region's mining sector.
SigraFi Ltd announced it has entered into a partnership with PeaceGold Trading Company Ltd, establishing a framework for the supply of fully traceable gold doré sourced from cooperative-based artisanal miners in Ituri Province.
The agreement builds on PeaceGold's long-running efforts to formalise artisanal gold production in eastern Congo, where much of the sector has historically operated outside regulated international markets.
Under the arrangement, SigraFi will provide structured working capital and refinery-delivery support in exchange for contracted future gold deliveries.
The company said the financing model is designed to help mining cooperatives access compliant export channels, improve pricing transparency, and connect with accredited international refineries.
