Ores and concentrates
Copper, zinc and lead concentrates, manganese and chrome ore, and other mine products for smelters and traders.
Overview
Concentrates and ores are priced on assay: the payable metal content, less treatment and refining charges, with penalties for elements such as arsenic and bismuth. Sampling and assay at load and discharge are central to every contract.
We confirm the mine or plant, the export permits and the assay history before an offer is presented, and agree the umpire laboratory up front.
What we cover
Not listed? If it is traded physically, send us the specification and we will source it.
Products
Copper concentrateCopper concentrate of typically 20% to 30% Cu, with gold and silver payables, from verified mines.View
Zinc and lead concentrateZinc and lead concentrates in clean and complex grades from verified mines, for smelters and traders.View
Manganese oreManganese ore lumps and fines of 36% to 46% Mn from verified mines, for ferroalloy smelters.View
Chrome oreLumpy chrome ore and chrome concentrate of 40% to 46% Cr2O3 from verified mines, for ferrochrome smelters.ViewHow we work
- We confirm a real seller, with a specification and a price, before we offer anything to a buyer
- Sellers are verified: registry, tax, directors, title and bank reference
- Independent inspection by SGS, Bureau Veritas, Intertek or an equivalent accredited surveyor before any letter of credit is opened
- Prices and counterparties are never shared without approval
Frequently asked questions
How are concentrates priced?
On payable metal content at the relevant exchange price, less treatment and refining charges, with penalties for deleterious elements above agreed limits.
Who carries out sampling and assay?
An independent surveyor samples at load or discharge as agreed. Disputes go to an umpire laboratory named in the contract.
Are concentrates shipped in bulk or containers?
Both. Larger lots usually ship in bulk; smaller lots in big bags or lined containers.
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