Ophir delivers a complete range of services, from refining to the manufacture of cast bars, assaying, as well as design and manufacture of coins, medals and jewelries. Ophir Clients include mining companies, jewelry manufacturers, domestic and international banks, Governments and Central Banks.

Account Opening Requirements

Account Opening

01.

Company Registration Documents
a. Memorandum of Association (including amendments, if any)
b. Article of Incorporation
c. Business Registration Certificate
d. Certificate of Incorporation/Share Certificate

02.

Valid Trade License

Minimum of 3 months before expiration

03.

Passport Copy of the following:
a. Beneficial Owners/Shareholders
b. Authorized Signatory/ies
c. Person/s who will operate the account

04.

Board Resolution – stating the intention to open an account and its purpose, with information of the person who will operate the account.

05.

Latest Utility Bill or Tenancy Contract of the following:
a. Registered Address (as per the license)
b. Office/Principal Address (primary address where the business activity is performed)
c.  Each beneficial owners/directors/signatories of the company

06.

Authorization Letter – for the people who are authorized by the company to communicate with the refinery for any services or to give instructions of pick up/delivery of metals or other minerals. (see attached draft to be printed on your company letterhead

07.

Duly Completed Supply Chain Questionnaire DOWNLOAD PDF

08.

OPHIR REFINERY duly Completed Supply Chain Policy DOWNLOAD PDF

09.

OPHIR REFINERY duly Completed Account Opening Form DOWNLOAD PDF

10.

OPHIR REFINERY Grievance and Whistleblowing Policy DOWNLOAD PDF

11. UNDERTAKINGS              
OECD Due Diligence Guidance Conflict-Affected and High-Risk Areas Chains of Minerals from DOWNLOAD PDF                  
RLC Code practice DOWNLOAD PDF                 
LBMA Gold Guidance DOWNLOAD PDF
12.
VAT REGISTRATION CERTIFICATE/TRN NUMBER
13.
Kindly send the scanned copies of the required documents to support@ophirrefinery.com for initial assessment.

Important Information:

  • We only accept documents in English.
  • The list above are basic minimum requirements,
    we may request for additional supporting documents
    if deemed necessary during the account opening procedure
  • Please be informed that documents and information including
    the company, shareholders, beneficial owners, and person/s
    who will operate the account are processed and checked against
    the World-Check database and other third-party due diligence
    software and service providers as part of our compliance procedure.
  • For further assistance and clarification, please contact the
    Compliance Department by phone at +231555239229 or
    by email at support@ophirrefinery.com
  • All client’s information will remain confidential and not to disclose it to anyone.
  • OPHIR REFINERY should acknowledge the recipient of all account opening document and reserve the right to accept or reject the application without disclosing the reasons.

Account Opening Requirements

Requirements:

1. Company Registration Documents
a. Memorandum of Association (including amendments, if any)
b. Article of Incorporation
c. Business Registration Certificate
2. Valid Trade License – Minimum of 3 months before expiration
3. Passport Copy of the following:
a. Beneficial Owners/Shareholders
b. Authorized Signatory/ies
c. Person/s who will operate the account
4. Board Resolution- stating the intention to open an account and its purpose, with information of
the person who will operate the account.
5. Latest Utility Bill or Tenancy Contract of the following:

a. Registered Address (as per the license)
b. Office/Principal Address (primary address where the business activity is performed)
c. Each beneficial owners/directors/signatories of the company
6. Authorization Letter for the people who are authorized by the company to communicate with
the refinery for any services or to give instructions of pick up/delivery of metals or other
minerals. (see attached draft to be printed on your company letterhead)
7. Undertakings acknowledging the receipt and compliance of the following:
a. OECD Due Diligence Guidance for Responsible Supply Chains of Minerals from Conflict-
Affected and High-Risk Areas DOWNLOAD PDF
b. RJC Code of Practice DOWNLOAD PDF
c. DMCC Rules for Risk Based Due Diligence in the Gold & Precious Metals Supply Chain
DOWNLOAD PDF
d. LBMA Gold Guidance DOWNLOAD PDF
e. OPHIR REFINERY Supply Chain DOWNLOAD PDF
f. OPHIR REFINERY AML-CFT Policies DOWNLOAD PDF
8. Duly Complete Account Opening Form DOWNLOAD PDF
9. Duly Completed Supply Chain Questionnaire DOWNLOAD PDF
10. VAT Registration Certificate/TRN Number
11. Kindly send the scanned copies of the required documents to complaince@ophirrefinery.com for initial assessment.

Important Information:

  1. We only accept documents in English.
  2. The list above are basic minimum requirements, we may request for additional supporting documents if deemed necessary during the account opening procedure.
  3. Please be informed that documents and information including the company, shareholders, beneficial owners, and person/s who will operate the account are processed and checked against the World-Check database and other third-party due diligence software and service providers as part of our compliance procedure.
  4. For further assistance and clarification, please contact the Compliance Department by phone at +231———————- or by email at complaince@ophirrefinery.com
  5. All client’s information will remain confidential and not to disclose it to anyone.
  6. SAM Precious Metals should acknowledge the recipient of all account opening document and reserve the right to accept or reject the application without disclosing the reasons.
  7. Grievance and Whistleblowing Policy