A partnership founded in friendship, trust, and entrepreneurial spirit, Christopher and Jak have known each other since 2004. They formed a company in 2015 to export machinery and vehicles to Sierra Leone. An extended stay in Sierra Leone in early 2020 led Jak to explore opportunities in gold mining. Soon after they began investing in artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) for gold. Jak’s experience and connections within the mining sector led to new opportunities to deal in coltan. After researching the industry, Christopher began reaching out to refineries. They started exporting coltan in 2024.
2015 – Company founded
2020 – Gold mining
2023 – Exporting coltan
Our story is defined by patience, resilience, and a long-term vision. In 2024 we laid the groundwork for compliance, rigorous testing of our processes, and networking. Trial sales were used to develop our processing capabilities, including making local connections with ASM communities and setting up a team with the necessary equipment. In 2025 we pursued new supply routes and greatly expanded our export capacity. We have laid a strong foundation for consistent supply and regular exports.
2024 export volume: 5 tons
2025 export volume: 18 tons
2026 projected volume: 80 tons