INSTITUTIONAL METALS TRADING FROM THE HEART OF WEST AFRICA
Waymark Metals is a West Africa–focused metals trading and mining group supplying international markets with secure, compliant and fully traceable gold and industrial metals.
We responsibly aggregate fragmented local supply and deliver scalable,
refinery-ready product to global buyers. Our platform provides certainty,
transparency and consistency at scale.
Operating at the core of the mining value chain, Waymark Metals specialises in midstream aggregation, trading and structured offtake. We combine disciplined upstream engagement with direct downstream market access.
OUR OPERATING MODEL
At origin, we support production through modern extraction methods, appropriate equipment, working capital and technical oversight, while managing local aggregation, traceability, compliance and licensed export into international markets. This approach improves recovery and transparency, converting fragmented production into commercially scalable feedstock suitable for institutional buyers and LBMA aligned refineries.
Our focus is on metals that can be efficiently aggregated at source and delivered reliably at scale, creating secure global supply while supporting responsible mining practices and sustainable economic development across West Africa.
Production
Directly support artisanal mining with capital, equipment and expertise.
Aggregation
Material is consolidated, quality assured & compliant
Exported
Licensed export control from mine to buyer.
Refined
Refined to international standards with independent assay.
Traceability
Ethical standards and origin verification for the end buyer.
Market
Refined metal traded globally
Commodity Focus
Gold (Au)
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Gold (Au)
Our primary commodity, sourced from artisanal and small-scale miners. We focus on alluvial and shallow hard rock gold, using mechanised washing, crushing and gravity recovery to produce gold doré grading 92–97% purity.
Manganese (Mn)
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Manganese (Mn)
A core industrial metal sourced through our network. We focus on near surface and shallow manganese deposits, extracted through quarry style operations supported by basic mechanisation. Production is graded and aggregated at origin, then delivered under fully licensed export frameworks
Chromium (Cr)
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Chromium (Cr)
A critical alloy metal sourced from suitable chromite deposits. We focus on shallow pod style occurrences, extracted using selective semi mechanised methods with material graded at origin. Chromite is aggregated and delivered to international industrial buyers serving stainless steel, aerospace and defence alloy markets.
Tin (Cassiterite)
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Tin (Cassiterite)
A high value non ferrous metal sourced responsibly. We focus on alluvial and shallow hard rock mineralisation, using gravity based recovery methods with material cleaned and graded at origin. Tin concentrates are aggregated and delivered to international industrial buyers serving electronics and advanced manufacturing markets.
GEOGRAPHIC FOCUS
OUR VALUE PROPOSITION
Compliance, ESG & Responsible Sourcing
Waymark Metals operates to the standards expected by international refineries, financial institutions and institutional buyers, with compliance, environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles embedded across every stage of our operations. Our framework is designed to meet the expectations of global counterparties, regulators and investors, while promoting responsible mining, transparent supply chains and long-term sustainability.
- We align our policies and procedures with recognised international standards, including the LBMA Responsible Gold Guidance, the OECD Due Diligence Guidance for Responsible Mineral Supply Chains, and applicable anti-money laundering, counter-terrorist financing and sanctions regulations.
- Full export licensing, transaction documentation and end-to-end traceability are maintained from mine to market, supported by robust KYC, KYB and source-of-funds controls.
- Through close engagement with local authorities, mining communities and cooperatives, we actively support the formalisation of artisanal and small-scale mining, improved environmental practices, safer working conditions and responsible production.
- This approach strengthens community outcomes, mitigates operational and reputational risk, and delivers secure, compliant supply for global buyers.
Waymark Metals maintains a comprehensive governance framework covering compliance, ESG, risk management, ethics, anti-bribery and corruption, whistleblowing and sanctions screening. Our full policies and governance framework are set out in detail in the Legal section of this website.
