Transportation for Miners

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Process

Valcambi will provide offers from 2-3 forwarding agents. Depending on what has been agreed upon, Valcambi or the Mine will choose the most suitable forwarding agent. On request the transportation contract will be an integral part of the refining agreement between Valcambi and the Mine.  

If Valcambi arranges the pick-up on behalf of the Mine, the following shipping advice and  information are required from the Mine:

  • Number of packages or boxes
  • Gross weight of packaging, bags and bars
  • Number of bags and bars
  • Total net weight of each bar
  • Total estimated gold content of shipment in ounces
  • Estimated silver content of shipment in ounces
  • Other information relating to the shipment as Valcambi may reasonably request
  • Name of the Client’s representative at the weighing, melting and sampling procedures if one is designated
  • Arrival of the shipment at Valcambi
  • Valcambi will confirm to the Mine through the forwarding agent that the goods have been delivered to and received by Valcambi