Key Concepts¶
This page defines the core terms used throughout WAZI.
Account¶
An Account represents a single organisation within WAZI. Each organisation has one Account with a type (Aggregator, Operator, Partner, Monitor) that determines which Interface it uses.
User¶
A User is an individual person within an organisation who logs in to the system. Multiple Users can belong to a single Account, each with a role determining their permissions: Account Admin, Custodian, Editor, or Viewer.
Interface¶
An Interface is the user experience presented to an Account based on its type. The Aggregator Interface focuses on structuring, evaluation, and management. The Operator Interface focuses on information submission and self-representation. The Partner Interface focuses on interpretation, decision-making, and oversight.
Subjects¶
A Subject is any identifiable entity in the system. WAZI organises information around four subject types:
| Subject Type | Description | Examples |
|---|---|---|
| Stakeholder | An organisation or individual participating in a supply chain | Mine operator, refiner, beneficial owner |
| Location | A physical site relevant to supply chain activity | Mine site, processing plant, washing station |
| Event | A recorded activity, incident, or development | Risk incident, mitigation activity, testimonial |
| Document | Supporting evidence linked to any other subject | Licence, registration certificate, audit report |
Supply Profile¶
The Supply Profile is WAZI's core analytical structure representing a complete sourcing opportunity: mining units, counterparties, beneficiary structures, and designated suppliers. Scored across two dimensions: Provenance and Chain of Custody, and Beneficiary Structure and Financial Integrity.
Entry Point¶
Each Supply Profile begins with an Entry Point: the subject or location through which a supply opportunity first becomes known.
Counterparty¶
A Counterparty is a mine site stakeholder included in procurement assessment: operators, titleholders, or landowners.
Supplier¶
A Supplier is a counterparty who physically introduces gold into the aggregator's chain of custody.
Beneficiary and UBO¶
A Beneficiary is an entity with economic interest in a counterparty. Beneficiary chains expand until Ultimate Beneficial Owners (UBOs) are identified.
Channel¶
A Channel is a controlled data-sharing relationship defining what information is disclosed to whom.
Shipment¶
A Shipment is a discrete sourcing transaction linked to a Supply Profile, forming the basis for reporting.