Services
Mining Brokerage, MINERALS & RESOURCES
OVERVIEW
Linkwell Holdings is a mining brokerage and mineral resources specialist, providing strategic transaction support across South Africa and the broader African minerals market. We connect mineral owners, mining operators, investors, and global buyers, facilitating transparent, compliant, and value-driven trade in commodities including manganese, iron ore, chrome, coal, gold, lithium, copper, and other strategic minerals.
Our intelligence-led approach combines market insight, regulatory expertise, and operational execution to de-risk transactions and optimise value across the mining value chain. From minerals sourcing and buyer identification to contract negotiation, logistics coordination, and market analysis, we deliver end-to-end brokerage solutions for both emerging and established mining operations.
As part of the Linkwell integrated service ecosystem, we provide a single point of accountability, leveraging cross-disciplinary expertise and industry networks to ensure efficient, profitable, and sustainable mineral transactions.
Our Core Service Offerings & Deliverables
Our service portfolio is structured to support clients at every stage, from asset discovery to final delivery.
This core service facilitates secure and transparent physical commodity trade.
– Buyer-Seller Matchmaking & Off-take Facilitation: Strategic introduction and relationship management between verified parties to secure binding off-take agreements.
– Multi-Commodity Trading Platform: Specialized brokerage in:
– Bulk Minerals: Manganese, Chrome, Iron Ore, Coal.
– Precious Metals & Minerals: Gold, Platinum Group Metals (PGMs), Diamonds.
– Future-Facing Minerals: Lithium, Copper, Vanadium.
– Transaction Integrity Suite:
– Verification of mining rights, licenses, reserve estimates, and legal ownership.
– Fraud mitigation and comprehensive counterparty due diligence.
– Contract negotiation and facilitation (ICPO – Irrevocable Corporate Purchase Order, FCO – Full Corporate Offer, SPA – Sales and Purchase Agreement).
– Quality assurance coordination with independent agencies (e.g., SGS) for sampling and assay.
– Management of export documentation and certifications.
For greenfield and brownfield projects requiring strategic advancement.
– Mineral Rights Acquisition: Support in securing prospecting and mining rights through regulatory navigation.
– Compliance Advisory: Expert guidance on Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE) and other regulatory compliance.
– Project Structuring: Facilitation of joint ventures, partnerships, and alignment of investors with project opportunities.
– Project Readiness: Coordination of mine development planning, feasibility study oversight, and operational readiness assessments.
Seamless coordination from the mine face to the port.
– Pit-to-Port Logistics: Integrated planning and management of haulage, rail, and port logistics for bulk commodities.
– Transport & Warehousing: Coordination of bulk commodity transport and secure storage solutions.
– Customs & Port Coordination: Management of customs clearance procedures and port handling documentation.
– Shipment Visibility: Real-time tracking and management via integration with TruckSmarter Africa, providing transparency across the logistics chain.
A dedicated support layer to streamline complex engagements on the ground.
– Stakeholder Introductions: Facilitated networking with pre-vetted investors, buyers, and technical partners.
– Due Diligence & Site Coordination: End-to-end management of site visits, technical inspections, and due diligence programs.
– Regulatory & Community Liaison: Navigation of local regulatory environments and facilitation of community stakeholder engagement.
– ESG Coordination: Support in aligning projects with Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) standards and safety compliance.
– On-Ground Support: Arrangement of travel, accommodation, security, and local transport for client delegations.
Data-driven insights to inform decision-making.
– Commodity Market Intelligence: Reports on global and local pricing trends, supply-demand dynamics, and trade flows.
– Investment Screening: Preliminary feasibility and market analysis for new projects or acquisitions.
– Risk Analysis & Mitigation: Identification and strategic planning for geopolitical, operational, and market risks.
– Supply Chain Optimisation: Analysis of logistics networks to recommend cost and efficiency improvements.
“All services are offered as standalone modules or as a fully integrated, tailored solution based on specific client and project requirements.“
Linkwell’s unique advantage is the ability to integrate Pillar 03 services with our other divisions, creating unparalleled value for complex projects:
– Mining & Infrastructure: Coordinating mine development with civil engineering (Pillar 02) and on-site infrastructure.
– Resource-Based Developments: Integrating mining projects with associated township, housing, or commercial developments (Pillar 04).
– Energy for Mining: Facilitating power solutions for mining operations through renewable energy projects (leveraging cross-pillar expertise).
– Mining Logistics Hubs: Developing supporting industrial and logistics parks (Pillar 04) for mineral beneficiation and transport.
– Resource Owners: Title holders seeking to monetize mineral assets.
– Mining Operators: Junior and mid-tier miners requiring market access, logistics, or project support.
– Investors & Funders: Private equity, venture capital, and institutional investors seeking deal flow and project facilitation.
– Commodity Buyers & End-Users: Domestic and international industrial consumers and trading houses.
– Logistics & Service Providers: Companies seeking integrated partnerships within the mining sector.
– Primary Operations: South Africa – with active capabilities in Gauteng, Limpopo, Mpumalanga, North West, Western Cape, and KwaZulu-Natal.
– Regional Expansion: Actively developing networks and project pipelines in Botswana, Namibia, Zambia, and Mozambique.
Our Value Proposition: We are a single point of accountability, providing integrated, technology-enabled, and compliance-led solutions that simplify access to and execution within Africa’s mining and resources sector, driving profitability and sustainable growth for our clients.
– Integrated Multi-Pillar Model: Unique ability to offer brokerage, logistics, project development, and infrastructure solutions.
– Regulatory & Compliance Expertise: Deep-rooted understanding of the African mining regulatory landscape.
– Technology-Enabled Transparency: Use of platforms like TruckSmarter Africa for supply chain visibility.
– ESG-Aligned Execution: Commitment to facilitating projects that meet modern environmental and social standards.
– Deep Local & Regional Knowledge: On-the-ground presence and networks across key mineral-rich regions.
