Question 1

Who is GoldSpark Mines Ltd?

Accepted Answer

GoldSpark Mines Ltd is a Ghanaian gold mining, refining, and export company incorporated in 2009 under a certificate of incorporation and a certificate to commence business. We operate from the Obuasi Municipal District in the Ashanti Region and are headquartered at 15 Tulip Link, East Legon, Accra. We are licensed within the GoldBod gold-trading ecosystem established under the Ghana Gold Board Act, 2025 (Act 1140).

Question 2

Where are your mining and processing operations located?

Accepted Answer

Our primary extraction site is in the Obuasi Municipal District of the Ashanti Region, one of Ghana’s richest gold belts. Our commercial and logistics coordination is handled from our head office at 15 Tulip Link, East Legon, Accra, and our refining partners are audited against LBMA-compliant purity standards.

Question 3

Do you have any international partnerships?

Accepted Answer

Yes. We hold an exclusive off-taker partnership with the COOPERATIVE DES ORPAILLEURS DU MALI, under which all gold produced by the member cooperative associations is reserved exclusively for GoldSpark Mines Ltd for export. We also work with Goldbord as an appointed agency partner for commercial coordination and market access.

Question 4

Who can become a GoldSpark Mines Ltd client?

Accepted Answer

We work with refiners, banks, institutional buyers, jewellers, and qualified private collectors. Every new relationship begins with our KYC and AML onboarding process so that both parties can trade with confidence and full regulatory compliance.

Question 5

How is gold priced for a transaction?

Accepted Answer

Quoted prices reference the prevailing international spot price for gold and add line items for refining, assay, freight, insurance, and any applicable taxes. Every quote is itemized so you can see exactly what you are paying for before any funds are committed.

Question 6

What purity do you sell?

Accepted Answer

We refine and sell gold to 99.9 percent purity as standard, verified batch by batch by independent assayers. Higher-purity or specific-format requirements can be accommodated on request, and every consignment ships with a certificate that matches the purity of the batch.

Question 7

Is there a minimum order quantity?

Accepted Answer

Minimum order quantities depend on the commercial structure. Institutional trades typically start from a small number of kilograms, while private collectors may work through our appointed agency partners for smaller acquisitions. Reach out to our commercial desk to discuss your specific requirement.

Question 8

How do I request a quote?

Accepted Answer

Submit an inquiry through the contact form, call us on +233 20 703 9025, or email info@goldsparkmines.com. Please include the quantity, purity, destination, and settlement preferences so we can prepare an accurate, itemized proposal within one business day.

Question 9

How are gold consignments packed and sealed?

Accepted Answer

Every consignment is sealed into tamper-evident bullion cases under dual custody, weighed on calibrated scales, and photographed with a unique seal reference before dispatch. The seal reference is recorded in your shipment file and can be verified on delivery.

Question 10

Are shipments insured?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Every consignment is insured end to end for its full declared value with our specialist underwriter partners. Higher-value shipments can be quoted for extended coverage. The certificate of insurance is issued to you at dispatch along with the tracking ID.

Question 11

How do I track my shipment?

Accepted Answer

A tracking ID is issued the moment your consignment is dispatched. Enter that ID on our tracking page to see the current status, checkpoint history, and expected delivery window. The tracking record is updated in real time as the consignment moves through each stage.

Question 12

Who handles customs clearance?

Accepted Answer

We handle export clearance in Ghana through the Precious Minerals Marketing Company and the Minerals Commission, and we coordinate import brokerage at the destination on your behalf. You only need to confirm the receiving entity details; the rest is managed by our logistics desk.

Question 13

What happens if a shipment is delayed at customs?

Accepted Answer

If a shipment is held at customs, our logistics desk is notified immediately and coordinates with the destination broker to resolve the matter. You are informed of any customs hold within the same business day, and the tracking record reflects the delay status in real time.

Question 14

What payment methods do you accept?

Accepted Answer

We accept bank transfers to the account specified on the invoice, and for institutional transactions above an agreed threshold we may require an escrowed banking channel or a confirmed letter of credit. Cash payments are not accepted under any circumstances.

Question 15

Which currencies do you work in?

Accepted Answer

Our primary settlement currencies are USD, GBP, and EUR. Where a transaction requires another currency, we will confirm the exchange rate and any conversion costs in the quotation before you commit to the transaction.

Question 16

Who is responsible for taxes and duties?

Accepted Answer

Prices are exclusive of value added tax, withholding tax, export duty, and any other tax or duty that applies in your jurisdiction. The client is responsible for any tax obligation arising from their purchase or import of gold under the laws of their own country. Where Ghanaian law requires us to withhold or remit tax, the amount is shown separately on the invoice.

Question 17

How is settlement secured for high-value transactions?

Accepted Answer

For institutional transactions above an agreed threshold, we require settlement through an escrowed banking channel. Funds are released only when the consignment has cleared customs and been handed over at the destination vault, protecting both parties from settlement risk.

Question 18

What regulations govern GoldSpark Mines Ltd?

Accepted Answer

We operate under a certificate of incorporation and a certificate to commence business issued in the Republic of Ghana, and we are licensed within the GoldBod gold-trading ecosystem established under the Ghana Gold Board Act, 2025 (Act 1140). We also work with the Precious Minerals Marketing Company and the Minerals Commission of Ghana for export clearance.

Question 19

What does your KYC process involve?

Accepted Answer

Our KYC process requires proof of identity, proof of address, and, for corporate clients, confirmation of the entity’s registration, beneficial ownership, and source of funds. This is standard for any serious gold counterparty and protects both sides of the transaction.

Question 20

Do you support responsible and ethical sourcing?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Our gold is conflict-free, fully documented, and sourced either from our own licensed concessions or from our exclusive off-taker partnership with the Cooperative des Orpailleurs du Mali. We apply environmental and labour standards at every site and retain the documentation to prove it on request.

Question 21

How can I verify your documents before trading?

Accepted Answer

During the onboarding process we provide certified copies of our certificate of incorporation, certificate to commence business, and applicable regulatory filings. Additional documentation can be made available for audit purposes on request. Contact our compliance desk for details.

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