Why Sastron | Licensed Nigerian Mineral Supplier

Why international refiners, smelters and commodity traders choose Sastron — licensed operations, in-house verification, compliance framework, export capability.
Focused on reliable supply, transparent documentation and long-term buyer relationships.

01 — Licensed Operations

Sastron holds all licences and registrations required to legally purchase, aggregate, process and export minerals in Nigeria.
  • • Mineral Buying Centre Certificate — Government-Registered Buying Centre for Precious Metals
  • • Form 26 Licence — Legal Authority to Purchase and Possess Gold, Tin and Columbite
  • • NEPC Export Registration — Registered Exporter, Valid Till 2027
  • • Certificate of Incorporation — Registered Under CAMA 2020

02 — In-House Quality Verification

Every mineral parcel is subject to independent in-house quality verification before acceptance.
  • • Elemental analysis — Olympus Prospector 3 portable XRF analyser
  • • Precision weighing — Mettler Toledo analytical and precision balances
  • • Calibration verified against certified reference weights
  • • Moisture determination — vacuum drying oven
  • • Sample preparation and homogenisation prior to analysis

03 — Compliance & Traceability

Structured compliance framework covering KYC, AML, sanctions screening, supplier due diligence, and batch-level traceability from supplier to export.
  • • Structured compliance framework covering KYC, AML, sanctions screening, supplier due diligence, and batch-level traceability from supplier to export.
  • • AML screening and transaction monitoring
  • • Sanctions list screening (OFAC, UN, EU, UK)
  • • Batch-level traceability from supplier to export
  • • Chain of custody documentation with every shipment

04 — Export Capability

Equipped to execute professional mineral exports with full documentation.
  • • NEPC-registered exporter with active export authority
  • • Full export documentation package with every shipment
  • • Air freight capability for gold doré
  • • Containerised sea freight for tin and columbite concentrates
  • • Independent inspection and assay available at buyer request

05 — Strategic Location

Kano — Major commercial hub with established mineral trading networks. Jos, Plateau State — At the centre of Nigeria's most historically significant mineral-producing region.

06 — Multi-Commodity Platform

Gold doré, tin concentrate and columbite-tantalite concentrate through one compliance-driven platform.
  • • Gold Doré — Gold refineries, precious metals traders
  • • Tin Concentrate — Tin smelters, commodity traders
  • • Columbite-Tantalite — Niobium processors, strategic mineral buyers

07 — Responsive Commercial Team

Direct decision-making authority on pricing, supply arrangements, documentation and logistics. Management team with 35+ years combined experience in mineral trading and commodity export.

Building Value Through Responsible Mining

RESPONSIBLE MINERAL PARTNERSHIP

At Sastron, we are committed to delivering quality mineral resources through responsible exploration, production, and supply.

Our expertise in gold and columbite-tantalite operations enables us to support industries and partners seeking dependable mineral solutions with integrity, transparency, and long-term vision.

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Disclaimers

Product specifications, grades and supply volumes are indicative and subject to batch verification, commercial agreement and availability.
Sastron and Company Ltd does not engage in the purchase of minerals from unlicensed sources. All transactions are subject to applicable Nigerian laws, internal compliance procedures and commercial agreement.