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Our Ethical Sourcing Commitment

 Nuran is committed to operating a clean, transparent, and fully compliant supply chain that aligns with:

  • Uganda’s Mining and Minerals legislation

  • Ministry of Energy & Mineral Development (MEMD) guidelines

  • Anti-Money Laundering (AML) frameworks

  • Anti-smuggling and anti-fraud enforcement standards

  • International responsible minerals trade norms

Our sourcing practices ensure that all precious metals handled by the company originate from legitimate, conflict-free, and verified partners.

Compliance & Due Diligence Standards

Know Your Supplier (KYS) Protocols

We conduct thorough background checks, identity verification, and compliance screening on every supplier before onboarding.

Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Measures

 Our operations include strict AML controls, documentation checks, and transaction monitoring to prevent illegal trade.

Traceability & Documentation

 Every batch of precious metal that enters our facility is supported by:

  • Valid licenses

  • Source declarations

  • Movement documentation

  • Assay records

  • Export/Import clearance (where applicable)

This ensures complete traceability from source to final export.

 Legal & Regulatory Compliance

 We fully comply with national regulations enforced by:

  • MEMD

  • URA

  • UNBS

  • NEMA

  • Financial Intelligence Authority (FIA)

  • URSB

No metal enters or leaves our refinery without meeting all legal requirements.

Anti-Fraud & Anti-Smuggling Measures

Nuran employs strong controls to safeguard its operations from fraud, misrepresentation, or illegal mineral flow:

  • Rigorous verification of supplier identity & documents

  • Secure receiving, weighing & assay processes

  • Continuous monitoring and in-house compliance audits

  • Reporting suspicious activity to relevant authorities

  • Zero tolerance for unverified sources

  • High-security controls during transportation & handling

These processes ensure the integrity of every transaction.

Important Notice: We have been made aware of fraudulent websites impersonating Nuran Ventures Ltd. Please ensure you are on our official website. Do not share personal or financial information on suspicious sites. Contact us to report any harm caused by those sites.


Responsible Refining & Environmental Care

We ensure that refining activities are conducted using safe, environmentally responsible methods, including:

  • Controlled chemical use

  • Proper waste disposal systems

  • Emissions control

  • Safe handling, melting, and processing

  • Compliance with environmental laws and NEMA standards

Nuran maintains a low environmental footprint while upholding the highest safety and quality benchmark

Supplier Code of Conduct

All partners must commit to:

  • Ethical mining practices

  • Environmental stewardship

  • No involvement in conflict minerals

  • No child labor or forced labor

  • Fair and legal trade

  • Honest declaration of mineral sources

  • Respect for communities and workers

Suppliers who violate these principles are immediately disqualified.

Community Responsibility

Nuran’s ethical sourcing extends beyond compliance.

We support communities by:

  • Encouraging legal, sustainable mining

  • Promoting safe working conditions

  • Creating long-term value through fair partnerships

  • Supporting local economic development

We believe that responsible sourcing strengthens the communities within the mineral value chain.

Monitoring, Review & Continuous Improvement

Nuran’s compliance team regularly:

  • Reviews supplier profiles

  • Updates risk assessment criteria

  • Audits sourcing and refining processes

  • Adopts new technologies for traceability

  • Implements improved reporting tools

Ethical sourcing is not a one-time exercise—it is a continuous process.

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