Institutional-grade OTC escrow for gold and critical minerals from Sierra Leone.
Mecca Gateway connects verified mining cooperatives, regulated OTC desks, and global investors through a single platform that combines bank-level compliance with on-chain transparency.
Built for institutional buyers, accredited investors, and government partners who need transparent, repeatable mineral deals—not another speculative token.
Backed by real assets and real partners
On-the-ground operations in Sierra Leone with licensed partners and cooperatives.
Sustainable mining blueprint aligned with leading ESG expectations in mining (community impact, environmental stewardship, governance).
On-chain audit trail inspired by institutional DeFi / RWA protocols (Maple, Goldfinch, etc.).
The problem: high-value mineral flows, low-visibility infrastructure
Physical gold and critical minerals from frontier markets move through fragmented, opaque channels:
Opaque deal chains
Multiple intermediaries, off-book side letters, and limited visibility into who is actually on the other side of a trade.
Compliance friction
Manual KYC/AML checks and inconsistent documentation increase cost of capital and slow down closing.
ESG uncertainty
Limited data on environmental and community practices makes it hard for responsible capital to participate, even as ESG becomes a prerequisite for mining investment.
No shared system of record
Spreadsheets, email, and PDFs make it almost impossible to run programmatic strategies or repeat successful trades at scale.
The result: serious buyers overpay through layers of risk premia—or stay out entirely. Local operators struggle to access fair, long-term capital.
The Mecca Gateway solution
Mecca Gateway is an OTC deal platform that combines regulated payment rails, on-chain escrow, and ESG-aware mining partnerships into one programmable system of record.
See how it works
Curated deal origination
Local OTC desks and cooperatives in Sierra Leone submit prospective gold and mineral deals. Our team validates licenses, documentation, ESG baselines, and operational details before anything reaches the platform.
KYC'd investors & buyers commit
Institutional desks and accredited investors complete digital KYC/AML. Approved users browse live deals, review documentation, and commit capital into escrow via fiat PSPs or USDC.
Shipment, verification, and release
As shipments move from site to refinery, the platform tracks documents, assay reports, and status. When agreed conditions are met, escrow releases funds to local operating accounts, while fees and cooperative payouts are allocated programmatically.
Receipts, returns, and reporting
Investors receive digital receipts tied to specific deals and tranches. As deals settle, realized returns are recorded in a unified dashboard with exportable statements and on-chain proofs for independent verification.
Who we serve
- Programmatic access to vetted gold and mineral supply in Sierra Leone.
- Escrow structures that reduce counterparty and delivery risk.
- Deal-level ESG and community impact data for internal committees.
- Exposure to real-world mineral cash flows, not synthetic DeFi yields.
- Curated deals, minimum tickets, and structured reporting for LPs.
- One portal for KYC, allocations, and statements.
- Clear, repeatable path to fair financing and offtake agreements.
- Transparent payout logic and documentation.
- Tools to track performance, ESG improvements, and community outcomes.
Why now
Global demand for gold and critical minerals is climbing, while scrutiny on sourcing and ESG performance has never been higher. Tokenization and on-chain finance are moving real-world assets—commodities, credit, real estate—onto auditable rails.
Mecca Gateway sits at the intersection:
Physical demand for gold and tech minerals.
Capital demand from under-served but resource-rich regions.
Regulatory demand for transparency, ESG reporting, and strong governance in mining.
Built for regulators, auditors, and risk teams
Launch roadmap
Now → Launch
- Investor & buyer portal (KYC, deal catalog, allocation flow).
- Sierra Leone deal desk onboarding and first curated gold deals.
- Escrow and settlement rails live in staging, then production.
Post-Launch
- Add coltan and other critical minerals to the deal catalog.
- Deeper integration of ESG metrics and reporting.
- Expanded cooperative network in Sierra Leone and surrounding region.
Growth Phase
- Additional jurisdictions and OTC partners.
- API access and custom programs for funds, banks, and refiners.
- Secondary liquidity and structured products on top of verified deal flows.
Let's build a new standard for mineral finance
We're onboarding our first institutional partners and investors as we prepare to launch Mecca Gateway into production. If you're interested in sourcing or financing transparent mineral deals from Sierra Leone, we'd like to talk.
For government / regulatory inquiries: partnerships@meccagateway.com