Define the material
Form, specification, quantity, and intended application.
COMMODITIES / MINERALS & METALSMaterial focus.
Material focus.
Commercial perspective.
Minerals and metals sourcing discussions and commercial coordination, with trade-desk development centred on Zambia and Tanzania and a wider focus across four origin markets.
ORIGIN → SPECIFICATION → DESTINATION10MATERIALS
IN FOCUS
IN FOCUS
04ORIGIN
MARKETS
MARKETS
Refined metals.
Concentrates.
Selected intermediates.
01 / OUR COMMERCIAL SCOPEThe material starts
The material starts
the conversation.
Copper, cobalt, tin, tantalum, tungsten, lithium, chrome, zinc, nickel, and natural graphite. Each product form needs its own specification.
Cu↗Co↗Sn↗Ta↗W↗Li↗Cr↗Zn↗Ni↗C↗
Copper
Cathodes · Concentrates
Cobalt
Hydroxide · Intermediates
Tin
Concentrates · Refined metal
Tantalum
Tantalum-bearing concentrates
Tungsten
Tungsten concentrates
Lithium
Concentrates · Lithium sulphate
Chrome
Chromite · Ferrochrome
Zinc
Concentrates · Refined ingots
Nickel
Concentrates · Matte · Refined
Graphite
Natural flake concentrate
02 / ORIGIN & TRADE DESKRegional knowledge.
Regional knowledge.
Specific opportunities.
Trade-desk development is centred on Zambia and Tanzania. The wider origin focus includes DRC and Zimbabwe. Production origin and the route to market are established for each proposal.
Explore the origin markets View regional logisticsORIGIN FOCUS / Zambia
Geographic origin focus · Drag to explore
03 / HOW TO ENGAGEFrom a clear brief
From a clear brief
to a defined proposal.
A useful discussion brings together the material, the people behind the offer, and the intended delivery arrangement.
Establish the origin
Producer, processing location, and seller role.
Review the records
Assay, traceability, export eligibility, and packing.
Frame the delivery
Loading point, destination, timing, and proposed terms.
PRODUCER SERVICES / SUPPORT AROUND THE TRADEA clear product.
A clear product.
A connected process.
Producer branding, industrial buyer engagement and digital trade workflows support the commercial activity. Explore a defined scope for your business.
MARKET ACCESS
Branding & presentation
Make the product clear. Make the producer credible.
Marketing team · producer technical approvalExplore scope →
MARKET ACCESS
Markets & buyers
Find the relevant market. Start the right conversation.
Marketing team · trade deskExplore scope →
DATA & VISIBILITY
Trade systems & records
Keep the commercial detail connected.
IT team · business process ownerExplore scope →
04 / COMMERCIAL INFORMATIONClear information.
Clear information.
Considered trade.
Supply proposals should be supported by identifiable origin and material records. Each mineral, processing stage, and origin has its own requirements.
Responsible sourcing and documentation01What does the material coverage represent?+
The ten materials describe areas of commercial interest. They are not a stock list or a claim of confirmed supply. Availability and terms are assessed for each proposal.
02How is a supply opportunity introduced?+
Use the supplier enquiry to describe the offered lot, production origin, seller role, specifications, quantity, and available documents.
03How is a buyer requirement introduced?+
Use the buyer enquiry to identify the required material form, chemistry, quantity, destination, timing, and intended application.
THE NEXT CONVERSATION
Discuss a trade opportunity Let’s define the opportunity.
Introduce a material requirement or a documented supply proposal.