What Nairank Global does in Zambia
Zambia’s trade runs from producers on the Copperbelt and in North-Western Province, through traders and warehouses, to the border and the ports. Our Zambian work covers each step:
- Company and supplier due diligence with PACRA, ZRA and the mining cadastre. See supplier due diligence in Zambia.
- Background checks on companies, suppliers and counterparties. See background checks.
- Warehouse and stockpile inspection — counting, weighing, marking and sealing stock, and confirming custody with the warehouse directly. See mine, warehouse and stockpile inspection.
- Copper sampling and laboratory testing of cathode and concentrate. See copper cathode and concentrate inspection.
- Pre-shipment inspection before trucks leave for Dar es Salaam, Durban or Walvis Bay. See pre-shipment inspection.
Registries and authorities we check in Zambia
| Record | Held by | What it confirms |
|---|---|---|
| Company registration and beneficial ownership | Patents and Companies Registration Agency (PACRA) | That the company exists and who controls it |
| Tax registration (TPIN) | Zambia Revenue Authority (ZRA) | That the company is registered for tax |
| Mining rights, mineral trading permits and export permits | Ministry of Mines and Minerals Development (mining cadastre) | That the company may mine, trade or export the mineral offered |
| Custody of goods in a warehouse | The warehouse operator, contacted independently | That the goods are there, in whose name and in what quantity |
Our guide to the first check is how to check a company on PACRA.
Where our team works in Zambia
| Area | Typical work |
|---|---|
| Lusaka | Company background checks, document verification, gold testing |
| Copperbelt (Kitwe, Ndola, Chingola, Chililabombwe) | Warehouse inspection, copper sampling, site visits |
| North-Western Province (Solwezi) | Site and stockpile visits on request |
Our mineral specialisation in Zambia
Copper is the centre of Zambian trade: output rose 8% in 2025 but stayed short of the one-million-tonne target, according to Ecofin Agency. Tight supply makes offers of “available” cathode common, so the warehouse, the paperwork and the cathode itself all need checking. See gold and copper testing in Zambia, gold testing in Lusaka and copper suppliers in Zambia: how to verify a seller.
How long inspection, testing and due diligence take in Zambia
Times start once we have the company or supplier details and, for site work, confirmed access. A fixed quote is agreed before work starts; scoping is free.
| Service | Typical time |
|---|---|
| Registry and licence check (desk) | 3–5 business days |
| Full supplier due diligence | 7–10 business days |
| Enhanced investigation (beneficial owners, several countries, litigation) | 10–15 business days |
| On-site inspection or testing | Team on site within 48–72 hours after access is confirmed |
| XRF, acid and density results | Same day, on site |
| Written inspection report | Within 2 business days of the visit |
| Fire assay at an accredited laboratory | 3–5 business days after the sample reaches the lab |
| Urgent desk check | 48 hours, on request |