Our Expertise
Our strength lies in combining decades of industry knowledge with a vertically integrated model that spans the full commodities value chain. From sourcing and exploration to trading, logistics, and compliance, our expertise enables us to deliver resources and investment opportunities responsibly, securely, and at scale.We focus on four strategic pillars of expertise:
Gold Trade
Gold has been at the core of global trade for centuries, and Aframax is a trusted partner in navigating this dynamic market. We specialize in:
Physical Gold Sourcing:
Partnering directly with certified mines and responsible suppliers to ensure ethical and traceable origins.
Assaying & Verification:
Using rigorous testing and internationally recognized standards to guarantee purity, authenticity, and value.
Delivery & Settlement:
Offering seamless logistics solutions and secure settlement frameworks that ensure timely delivery across global hubs.
Our robust chain-of-custody systems and compliance-driven approach provide partners with peace of mind, whether they are purchasing bullion, engaging in wholesale trade, or seeking tailored gold investment structures.
Oil & Gas Trade
As energy continues to power the world, Aframax provides efficient and reliable access to both crude and refined petroleum products. Our capabilities include:
Crude Oil & Refined Products Trading:
Leveraging market intelligence and deep industry relationships to source and deliver energy products globally.
Chartering & Logistics:
Coordinating shipping and transportation solutions that optimize efficiency and minimize risk.
Risk Management:
Applying hedging strategies and compliance frameworks to safeguard stakeholders in volatile markets.
Our oil & gas trading operations are supported by real-time market data, strategic partnerships, and global networks that give our clients competitive advantage in pricing, availability, and security.
Mine Exploration
Exploration is the foundation of long-term resource security. At Aframax, we are actively engaged in identifying and developing upstream opportunities across Africa and beyond. Our expertise covers:
Geological Surveys & Prospecting:
Conducting advanced exploration studies to assess resource potential.
Project Enablement:
Supporting early-stage mine development with technical, financial, and operational expertise.
Sustainable Practices:
Ensuring exploration activities are aligned with environmental, social, and governance (ESG) standards.
Through strategic exploration initiatives, we not only unlock new resource streams but also create opportunities for local communities, governments, and investors to share in the benefits of responsible development.
Strategic Investment & Partnerships
We believe growth is best achieved through collaboration. We offer tailored investment structures that align our operational expertise with the capital and vision of our partners. This includes:
Joint Ventures:
Co-developing projects with aligned interests and transparent terms.
Co-Investments:
Sharing opportunities that balance risk with scalable growth potential.
Partnership Models:
Designing flexible frameworks that suit investors, producers, and counterparties alike.
Whether supporting a large-scale exploration initiative or building long-term trading agreements, our investment structures are performance-driven and partnership-ready, ensuring shared success.
Why Our Expertise Matters
What sets us apart is not just the range of our expertise, but the integration of these capabilities under one umbrella.
By connecting trading, exploration, logistics, risk management, and investment, we provide partners with a single, trusted point of access to global commodities and natural resources.
Our expertise is not just in managing resources, it’s in building bridges between producers, markets, and investors with reliability, transparency, and long-term value creation.