Gold · Silver · reference pricing
DIRECT

Direct Trade

For producers and off-takers moving larger, recurring volumes. TRC buys directly from licensed miners and Cooperative members, and sells directly to end buyers and exporters — with due diligence, assay verification, and export documentation handled end-to-end.

OTC

OTC Trading

For buyers and sellers who want flexible, private transactions outside a formal exchange. Smaller lot sizes, fast turnaround, and pricing referenced to prevailing international benchmarks — quoted directly by the desk rather than through a public order book.

Commodities

What trades on the desk.

AG · Traded

Silver

Bullion and industrial-grade silver, sourced through direct trade partners.

/ oz
LI · Own-mined

Lithium

Licensed mining in Bauchi & Niger State; capacity tracked closely against global demand.

On request
BX · Traded

Bauxite

Sourced through direct trade relationships for aluminium-chain buyers.

On request
Also traded, on request — Tin (Cassiterite) Columbite-Tantalite Zinc & Lead Concentrate Iron Ore Barite
Process

How your trade is handled.

The same five steps apply whether you're buying one bar or sourcing at volume.

01

Enquiry

Tell the desk what you want to buy or sell — commodity, quantity, and timeline.

02

Verification & assay

Physical lots are independently assayed for purity and weight before pricing.

03

Quote

A firm, time-bound price is issued against the prevailing international benchmark.

04

Agreement & settlement

Terms are confirmed in writing; payment and product movement follow agreed terms.

05

Delivery or storage

Take physical delivery, or move straight into insured storage at The Resource Vault.

Compliance

Built to withstand scrutiny.

Every counterparty passes a Know-Your-Counterparty check before a trade is confirmed. Physical minerals are independently assayed, and export consignments are documented in line with Mining Cadastre Office and export authority requirements. This protects both sides of a trade — and it's the standard TRC holds itself to regardless of deal size.

  • KYC / AML screening on every counterparty
  • Independent assay & certificate of analysis on physical lots
  • Documented chain of custody from source to buyer
  • Export documentation prepared and verified prior to shipment
Logistics & export

Getting it from Nigeria to your buyer.

TRC coordinates secure logistics for physical consignments — from licensed mine or aggregation point, through assay and documentation, to insured transport and export handling. For bullion and other high-value lots, storage at The Resource Vault can bridge the gap between a confirmed trade and final delivery.

Reach the desk

Three ways to trade — pick what suits the deal.

WhatsApp Trade Desk

Fastest route for quotes and day-to-day trading. +234 911 444 4009.

Email / RFQ

Best for larger consignments, formal documentation, and Requests for Quote. trade@theresourceco.com.

Request a Quote

Submit the details below and the desk will follow up directly with pricing.

Request a Quote

Get a firm price from the desk.

Share what you're looking to buy or sell — a member of the trade desk will respond directly, usually the same business day.

FAQ

Trading, answered.

There's no fixed minimum — smaller retail-sized trades in gold and silver are welcome. For lithium and bauxite, viable volumes are usually larger; the desk will confirm what's workable for your specific request.

Gold and silver are quoted against prevailing international spot benchmarks, adjusted for purity, quantity, and logistics. Lithium and bauxite are priced individually per trade, since no public retail benchmark exists for either — the desk will walk you through the basis for any quote.

Yes. Export consignments are documented in line with Nigerian export requirements, and the desk can coordinate logistics through to your destination market.

Valid identification and, where applicable, proof of your mining or trading license. The desk will guide you through KYC requirements before a first trade is confirmed.