Ethical Mineral Mandate
Responsible mineral sourcing that protects people, communities and the environment.
“Mineral wealth should be a source of shared prosperity, not conflict. Our mandate is to support sourcing that leaves communities stronger and environments protected.”PrimeLedger Leadership
Responsible mineral sourcing
Africa holds some of the world’s richest mineral resources. PrimeLedger’s Ethical Mineral Mandate helps ensure they are developed and traded with integrity, environmental care and respect for human rights.
We work with mining companies, traders, governments and investors to build and enforce responsible sourcing frameworks aligned with recognised international standards.
Partner With UsStandards we align to
- OECD Due Diligence Guidance for Responsible Supply Chains
- UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights
- Kimberley Process Certification Scheme
- LBMA Responsible Sourcing standards
- ISO 14001 Environmental Management
- African Mining Vision (AMV) Framework
Our ethical framework
Human Rights
Zero tolerance for child labour, forced labour and exploitation in the supply chain.
Environment
Rigorous environmental assessment, land rehabilitation and cleaner technology.
Community Benefit
Fair benefits for host communities through transparent revenue sharing and local jobs.
Transparency
Traceability from mine to market with independent third-party verification.
Our mandate services
Due Diligence Assessments
Independent supply chain due diligence aligned to the OECD five-step framework.
Responsible Sourcing Policy
Bespoke sourcing policies with practical implementation roadmaps.
Certification Support
Guidance through LBMA, RMI and national certification processes.
Traceability Systems
Digital traceability that gives mine-to-market visibility.
Community Engagement
Structured stakeholder engagement and community benefit agreements.
ESG Reporting
Disclosure support aligned to GRI, SASB and TCFD frameworks.