Due Diligence

Independent Due Diligence Support for Precious Metals, Mining & High-Value Transactions

In high-value and cross-border transactions, knowing who you are dealing with is only the beginning.

Businesses need to understand the ownership, operations, reputation, capabilities, regulatory position, commercial relationships, and potential risks associated with prospective counterparties before entering significant commitments.

Loomis Cargo provides structured Due Diligence services to help clients evaluate companies, suppliers, buyers, mining operations, business partners, and commercial opportunities across Africa’s precious metals and commodities ecosystem.

Our approach combines information gathering, document review, verification, risk assessment, and where appropriate, physical verification to provide decision-makers with a clearer understanding of the opportunity and the parties involved.

Our Due Diligence Services

Corporate Due Diligence

We examine the fundamental corporate profile of a prospective counterparty to establish a clearer understanding of the business.

Depending on the engagement, this may include:

Company registration
Incorporation information
Registered business activities
Ownership structure
Directors and management
Registered addresses
Corporate relationships
Relevant business documentation

Information is reviewed against available official and reputable sources where appropriate.

Operational Due Diligence

Depending on the jurisdiction and nature of the business, organizations operating within the precious metals and commodities sectors may require specific licenses, registrations, permits, or authorizations.

We assist clients in coordinating checks of relevant regulatory information, including: