Case Study: Claim Sourcing on a Tight Deadline (Budget-Led Search)

Snapshot

An SME buyer approached us with a clear brief: identify a gold mining claim in Zimbabwe that fits a defined budget, validate it quickly, and move to a buyer-ready shortlist—fast. We ran a structured sourcing and verification process to deliver options within days, not weeks.

Client Need

• Budget-driven search (clear affordability range and deal structure preferences)

• Speed (short decision window)

• Reduced risk (avoid unclear ownership, weak documentation, or “too good to be true” claims)

• A practical path to closing (clear steps for verification and rights transfer)

What We Did

1) Locked the buyer brief (fast) We captured the essentials: budget range, commodity focus, preferred region, risk tolerance, readiness for on-site verification, and timeline to LOI.

2) Sourced candidates from verified channels We screened available opportunities and pulled a longlist based on fit, then quickly removed those that failed basic checks (missing paperwork, unclear rights, unrealistic claims).

3) Ran rapid pre-DD checks For the top options, we validated documentation and ownership consistency, aligned key facts, and prepared clear, comparable summaries so the buyer could decide without guessing.

4) Delivered a decision-ready shortlist We presented a small set of best-fit claims with transparent pros/cons, key risks, and recommended next steps (site visit, sampling plan, and negotiation strategy).

5) Coordinated next actions We arranged introductions, managed Q&A, and kept momentum toward site verification and term alignment.

Result

• A shortlist of buyer-fit claims delivered on a compressed timeline

• Faster decision-making

• Clear next steps from shortlist → verification → negotiation → transfer

Why It Worked

• Budget-first filtering prevented wasted time on mismatched assets

• Early verification removed common deal-killers before negotiations

• Structured comparison helped the buyer choose quickly and confidently