CIK Commodity Trading
Building Africa's Next Generation of Mining Ventures
CIK Commodity Trading partners with mine owners, licence holders, and investors to structure, develop, and co-own high-value mining projects across Africa — from project assessment through to gold offtake and settlement.
A Trusted Partner in Mining Projects
From advisory and structuring to execution, CIK delivers compliant, transparent mining partnerships.
Proven consulting & JV frameworks
Strong advisory for project assessment, JV structuring and offtake models backed by technical and commercial insight.
Transparent pricing & clear terms
Commercials agreed up front with investor and buyer clarity. KYC/AML alignment ensures each route is auditable.
End‑to‑end coordination
One accountable team guiding projects from initial enquiry through structure, assay, logistics and settlement.
Regional presence, faster decisions
Established counterparties and operational routes in South Africa, Ghana and Dubai mean quicker onboarding and execution.
About CIK
Strategic Mining Consulting & Joint Venture Advisory
CIK Commodity Trading (Pty) Ltd helps mine owners, licence holders, investors, and technical partners turn mineral assets into structured, profitable projects. We provide expert guidance in project assessment, JV/offtake structuring, and execution, with full compliance to international standards.
Operating from South Africa, Ghana, and Dubai, we connect investors and operators to profitable, transparent opportunities.
Who we work with: mine owners, licence holders, investors, buyers/refineries.
Active Ventures
CIK is not just an advisory firm — we are actively in the field, structuring and developing real mining ventures across Africa.
Project Name: Ghana Gold Joint Venture
CIK is currently developing a structured gold mining joint venture in Ghana, West Africa. This project involves full JV structuring, technical partnership, compliance alignment, and a defined gold offtake route. The venture is being developed in partnership with PB Projects, bringing combined technical, commercial, and operational expertise to one of Africa's most established gold-producing regions.
- Location: Ghana, West Africa
- Stage: JV Structuring & Development
- Technical Partner: PB Projects
- Commodity: Gold
Our Partners
We work with trusted technical and operational partners who bring proven expertise to every venture we develop.
PB Projects
PB Projects is CIK's primary technical mining partner, bringing hands-on project management, geological expertise, and operational execution capability to our joint ventures across Africa. Together, CIK and PB Projects combine commercial structuring with technical delivery — ensuring every project is viable, compliant, and investor-ready.
What we do
CIK delivers structured mining consulting, JV/offtake advisory and integrated metals trading with logistics support.
Mining Consulting & JV Structuring
From project assessment and resource evaluation through to commercial JV and offtake frameworks, governance and compliance oversight.
Precious‑Metals Trading & Offtake
On‑spec supply routes with transparent pricing, accepted assays and structured offtake agreements for physical gold and refined product.
Assaying & Refining Advisory
Accepted assay routes, refiner partnerships and metallurgical oversight to validate material, yield and reporting before allocation or sale.
Secured Logistics & Custody
Insured, tracked door‑to‑vault movements, export documentation, chain‑of‑custody and proof of delivery for metals or project cargo.
How we work
A documented, transparent and compliant process so you always know what happens next.
Initial Enquiry & NDA/KYC
Verify counterparties, material, and documentation.
Project & Route Assessment
Assess technical feasibility, commercial potential, and route to market.
Structuring & Commercial Terms
JV agreements, profit-sharing, and risk alignment finalised.
Execution: Assay, Logistics & Settlement
Assay validation, logistics, secure transport, and settlement completed.
Partner
Why Partner with CIK
- Multi-country footprint across South Africa, Ghana, and Dubai
- Active joint ventures in development across West Africa, with structured offtake and compliance frameworks already in place.
- Integrated consulting and operational delivery
- Transparent, investor-ready project structuring
We don’t just consult — we co-develop, co-manage, and co-own value-driven mining ventures.
Get in Touch
Talk to us about mining projects, joint ventures, or precious metals opportunities.
