Copper ore, concentrate and cathode from the African Copperbelt and Southern Africa
Smaller copper producers can struggle to reach traders directly because of their volumes. We aim to bring stockpiles, restarts and new concentrate streams to traders and custom smelters that buy this material. Some buyers offer prepayment; it depends on the deal.
Products and typical grades
Industry ranges for orientation, not offers or confirmed stock. Each parcel is priced on the assay agreed in its contract, often an independent assay at loading.
| Product | Typical grade | Form | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Direct-shipping ore | 2–6% Cu | Crushed ore | Oxide and sulphide, sold to regional concentrators |
| Copper concentrate | 20–30% Cu | Flotation concentrate | Gold and silver credits subject to assay and agreed contract terms |
| Copper cathode | 99.99% Cu | LME Grade A or off-grade | SX-EW and refinery cathode |
Where it comes from
- Zambian Copperbelt and DRCMine-gate ore and SX-EW cathode
- Northern Cape and Limpopo, South AfricaRestart and development projects
Export ports
- Durban
- Walvis Bay
- Dar es Salaam
- Lobito
Who buys it
- Commodity traders
- Custom smelters in India and China
- Regional concentrators
What buyers should know
Regulatory and market points change. Check the current position before contracting.
- Concentrate buyers price on payable copper, treatment and refining charges, and penalties for arsenic and other impurities.
- Some traders fund producers through prepayment against future offtake. Terms, security and availability vary deal by deal.