DGSM export permit · XRF assay · ICGLR conflict-free certification · SAD/ASYCUDA customs filing · armed corridor transit · USD settlement. Every step handled by Corvex Logistics. Total clearance: 5–7 business days.
Uganda's mineral export sector is governed by the Directorate of Geological Survey and Mines (DGSM) under the Mining Act 2003 and the Minerals (Mineral Produce Export) Regulations 2004. All mineral exports require a DGSM Mineral Exporter's License and an export permit issued on a per-consignment basis.
For 3TG minerals, Tin (Cassiterite), Tantalum (Coltan), Tungsten (Wolfram), and Gold. Uganda is a signatory to the ICGLR Regional Certification Mechanism (RCM), which requires conflict-free certification under the OECD Due Diligence Guidelines for Responsible Supply Chains (5th Edition). US-listed companies sourcing from Uganda must comply with Dodd-Frank Section 1502 (SEC conflict minerals rule). European buyers must comply with the EU Conflict Minerals Regulation (2021/821).
Customs clearance is filed through the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) via ASYCUDA World. Export royalties are paid to DGSM at the time of permit issuance. The Certificate of Origin is issued by the Uganda Chamber of Mines or URA.
Corvex Logistics holds standing DGSM licenses across all mineral categories and manages the full documentation chain on behalf of exporters and buyers. Our average clearance time of 5–7 business days compares to an industry average of 14–21 days for unassisted exporters.
DGSM, URA, and ICGLR require these before any consignment clears customs. Corvex Logistics prepares and manages all four on your behalf so that you focus on your mine, we handle the paperwork.
Total clearance time: 5–7 business days. Every step handled by Corvex Logistics is tracked in real time by by tracking with your CVX number.
Tell us your mineral type, quantity, mine location, and target market. We verify your DGSM licensing status and return a full compliance and logistics proposal within one business day. New exporters are guided through the DGSM license application which takes about 2–4 weeks for first-time permits.
Armed, GPS-tracked collection team dispatched to your site within 48–72 hours. Official weigh-bill signed at your weighbridge. Chain of custody opens at mine gate, not at our warehouse. ITSCI conflict-free tags applied on-site for all 3TG minerals.
Third-party XRF spectrometry or fire assay at a DGSM-accredited laboratory with a certificate valid 30 days. Simultaneously: DGSM royalty clearance, export permit, ICGLR Regional Certification, and Kimberley Process certificate processed. We handle every stamp, every official, every form. Typical completion: 3–7 business days.
Single Administrative Document filed via URA's ASYCUDA World system with assay certificate, commercial invoice, and Certificate of Origin attached. Export declaration submitted to Uganda Revenue Authority. Corvex Logistics files same-day on a standing permit, no queue delays at the URA counter.
Armed outriders and GPS convoy on your chosen corridor: Northern (Kampala–Mombasa, 3–4 days), Central (Kampala–Dar es Salaam, 3–5 days), or air freight from Entebbe (24–48 hours). Full mineral cargo insurance active from mine gate to destination. Port agent pre-notified on departure.
Port handling, vessel loading, and bill of lading issued under your name. Full document pack including assay report, DGSM export permit, ITSCI certificate, Certificate of Origin delivered to your buyer simultaneously. USD payment confirmed within 5 business days of export clearance.
Typical ranges for a fully compliant mineral export consignment. Exact figures depend on mineral type, quantity, and corridor. Corvex Logistics provides a detailed itemised quote at no obligation.
Our Kampala trade desk responds within one business day. Uganda's most compliant mineral corridor, at your service.