Executive Summary

OBA MINING SA specializes in providing sustainable mining solutions for artisanal and small-scale miners in Congo Brazzaville. By offering state-of-the-art equipment rentals, a traceability-driven digital platform, and partnerships with local communities, we enable miners to formalize their operations and access global markets for ethically sourced gold and diamonds. Our special sauce lies in our unique combination of grassroots partnerships, cutting-edge technology, and sustainable practices, giving us a decisive edge in capturing 15% of a $550 million market in Congo Brazzaville's small-scale mining sector. This market share is expected to grow as the global demand for ethically sourced minerals continues to rise. We are seeking $100 million to expand our infrastructure, including setting up additional mineral counters and enhancing our digital marketplace platform. This investment will enable us to generate $468 million in revenue over the next 36 months, while positioning OBA MINING SA as a regional leader in sustainable and inclusive mining practices. Artisanal gold miners operate largely in the informal sector, a situation caused by multiple factors such as fear of government repression, tax evasion, superstitions, competition from the informal market, and a reluctance to register or declare their production. 1/Germain OBA, CEO & Founder The promoter of OBA companies, Germain, is a Franco-Swiss resident and a technical-sales engineer. With 17 years of management experience in prestigious groups such as Peugeot, Air France KLM, and Castel in Europe and Africa, he has been dedicated for the past 5 years to creating and developing businesses under his own brand in France, Switzerland, Guinea Conakry, DRC, and Congo Brazzaville. 2/ Beauffrey DONGAS, Director of investment & Strategic Partnership A graduate in financial management and information technology, he is an expert in complex negotiations, marketing, and international relations. At 41 years old, with solid experience in international commodities trading in South Africa, he is a strategic pillar of our company, focused on efficiency and customer satisfaction. 3/ Gracia MAKITA, Executive Assistant A graduate in human resource management, marketing, and strategic management in Ghana, she has a solid experience as executive assistant in renowned organizations such as the WorldBank, Halliburton, and Cimaf. Fluent in both French and English, she is an essential pillar of our team. 1/ Our Financial Objectives : *Achieve $4,270,000 in revenue in the first year, with a projected annual growth rate of 27%; *Generate a 40% net profit margin through optimized operations and strategic partnerships. 2/ Fundraising Over 5 Years: *Seed Round (Startup Phase) : $5 million to validate the concept, test the market, develop an MVP (Minimum Viable Product), and expand purchasing counters; *Series A (Initial Growth): $10 million to accelerate growth, structure operations, and strengthen strategic partnerships; *Series B (Scaling): $35 million to expand international market presence and finance the growth of physical gold trading counters; *Series C: $50 million to fund large-scale projects, including international expansion of mining sites in other African countries, strategic acquisitions, and R&D investments1. The artisanal gold market in Congo Brazzaville also presents significant potential, with 221 identified mining sites, often exploited informally. In 2019, an estimated 5,275 artisanal miners were active in the country, with 93% being men and a small percentage comprising women and children. These miners rely on rudimentary tools such as pickaxes, crowbars, shovels, gold pans, and sluices. However, this sector faces several challenges, including remote mining sites, lack of infrastructure, and low productivity levels with an average yield of only 12 grams per week per miner. The growing global demand for gold and efforts to formalize artisanal mining present promising opportunities, but also raise compliance and sustainability challenges that need to be addressed.