About Mining East Africa Zone

Connecting the region's mineral wealth with global opportunity since 2024

Our Mission

Transforming East Africa's Mineral Trade

The Mining East Africa Zone (MEAZ) is a digital marketplace designed to connect artisanal and small-scale miners with verified investors, creating transparent and fair trade routes for the region's abundant mineral resources.

From the gold deposits of Tanzania's Lake Victoria region to the cobalt-rich hills of the DRC, from Zambian copper to Ethiopian opals — we bring East Africa's mineral wealth to the global stage with integrity and transparency.

Our platform provides secure escrow services, identity verification, quality assurance, and dispute resolution — building trust in every transaction.

500+
Registered Miners
$2M+
Total Trade Volume
8
East African Nations
98%
Dispute Resolution

Our Values

Transparency

Every transaction is recorded on an immutable ledger. Pricing, quality grades, and seller histories are fully visible to all parties.

Community First

We prioritize fair pricing for artisanal miners and provide tools that help local communities benefit directly from their natural resources.

Innovation

Leveraging technology to solve age-old challenges in mineral trade — from satellite-verified mining locations to digital escrow and quality assurance.

Our Team

JK

John Kamau

CEO & Co-Founder

GM

Grace Mwangi

Head of Operations

DM

David Mboya

Chief Technology Officer

FN

Fatima Nkosi

Director of Compliance

Ready to Join the Exchange?

Whether you're a miner seeking fair prices or an investor looking for verified opportunities, MEAZ is your trusted platform.