Ndege Gold

A New Frontier in Ethical Gold Production

The Vision: As a direct implementation action of the African Federation Treaty Framework© (AFTF) and operating under The African Rare Earth Mineral Fund©, The Ndege Group®, Africa’s Sovereign Development Trust® (ASDT), established a strategic joint venture to acquire and operate approved gold sites in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Uganda, Burundi, South Sudan, Ghana, and Liberia. The project formalises and modernises the gold sector, moving away from artisanal extraction methods towards a transparent, industrialised, and community-anchored process. With operations anchored in the DRC, every ounce extracted is tracked on the OmniGaza® blockchain platform from earth to vault, ensuring that the wealth generated reaches the communities above whose soil it was found.

Capital Allocation: North of €500M

Expected Impact: This partnership has been designed as a direct catalyst for regional economic growth and stability across six member territories. By working through entities compliant with local jurisdictions, the Trust has created a secure, ethical, and profitable gold supply chain that generates government tax revenue, creates high-skill employment, supports grassroots social infrastructure, and delivers a sovereign African gold product to global markets, fundamentally redefining the continent’s relationship with its own mineral wealth.

Project Name: Ndege Gold

Project ID: NG-TENDER-2025-008

Overview

The Ndege Group®, Africa’s Sovereign Development Trust®, sought a strategic joint venture partner to acquire and operate approved gold mines and refineries across Uganda, South Sudan, and the Democratic Republic of Congo. As a direct implementation action of the African Federation Treaty Framework, the successful partner was required to develop a transparent and ethical mining supply chain, modernise operations to international standards, and fully integrate the OmniGaza® blockchain platform for real-time resource tracking. Following a rigorous rolling assessment process, this tender was formally awarded to LINC Holdings International SARL in February 2026.

Original Scope of Work

The original tender required the successful partner to deliver across the following key areas:

• Joint Venture Management: The establishment and co-management of a joint venture entity focused on operational and regulatory compliance across Uganda, South Sudan, and the DRC, with dedicated Special Purpose Vehicles retaining majority shareholding in all concessions.

• Mining and Refining Operations: The comprehensive management of all mining and refining operations including resource extraction, processing, quality control, and export logistics across several thousand square kilometres of concession territory.

• OmniGaza® Blockchain Integration: As a direct implementation action of the African Federation Treaty Framework, the full implementation of the OmniGaza® platform to record and track every stage of the supply chain in real time, from grassroots artisanal deposit through to Nairobi Over-the-Counter deals and international trade.

• Ethical and Safety Standards: Ensuring all operations adhere to the highest international standards for worker safety, environmental protection, community engagement, and artisanal dignity in full compliance with Article 12 of the African Federation Treaty Framework.

• Regulatory Compliance: Demonstrating a deep understanding of, and sustained compliance with, the legal and regulatory frameworks governing the mining sectors in all operational territories across the six AREMF member nations.

Eligibility Requirements Satisfied

Pedigree
LINC Holdings International SARL demonstrated extensive experience in the mining and resources sector across multiple African jurisdictions, with established operational presence in the DRC, Burundi, Gabon, Ghana, and Liberia.

Demonstrated Success
The firm, its registered associations and trading companies evidenced certified export tonnage in addition to a strong portfolio of complex stakeholder management involving government regulators, military authorities, and registered cooperatives across Central and West Africa.

Operational Expertise
Proven capability in ethical extraction coordination and export operations aligned with international standards and governance frameworks with impressive local community support for all its initiatives and commercial activities in line with the AFTF.

Fiscal Strength
LINC Holdings Ineternational SARL provided comprehensive financial documentation and proof of creditworthiness through established banking relationships with Equity BCDC.

Ethical Governance
Full alignment with the Trust’s commitment to transparency, community benefit, and blockchain-verified accountability under the African Federation Treaty Framework.

Submission Requirements Satisfied

Company Profile
A comprehensive and detailedComplete legal and operational profile submitted and verified through the Trust’s KYC process. profile of the bidding entity, encompassing its complete legal structure, ownership framework, and the identification of key personnel involved in its management and operations.

Project Proposal
Comprehensive multi-territory operational methodology submitted, evaluated, and approved through the rolling assessment programme.

Financial Proposal
Full financial models submitted and reviewed under the African Federation Treaty Framework’s institutional valuation standards.

Portfolio of Experience
Documented evidence of comparable operations across Central and West Africa verified through the due diligence process.

Legal and Compliance Documentation
All regulatory compliance records confirmed across operational territories in the DRC, Burundi, Uganda, Ghana, Gabon and Liberia.

Looking Forward

Africa’s Sovereign Development Trust® and LINC Holdings International SARL are advancing swiftly towards full operational commencement. The joint venture entity is being structured to ensure optimal regulatory compliance across all operational territories, whilst mobilising technical teams, securing site access, and advancing the OmniGaza® blockchain integration process. Significant operational announcements are anticipated throughout 2026 as mining operations scale and the Ruiru sovereign processing centre becomes fully operational.For all formal inquiries, please declare your by completing The Trust's official KYC form or requesting additional information via the email address below.