Commodities
Cobalt Supplier — DRC Hydroxide & Concentrates for Global Buyers
Cobalt is handled only where the material is lawfully tradeable and its origin can be documented. Given the origin profile of global cobalt supply, enhanced responsible-sourcing due diligence is applied to every enquiry.
Available forms of cobalt
Cobalt hydroxide
Intermediate product supplied on agreed Co content and impurity limits.
Cobalt concentrates
Concentrates supplied subject to assay, origin verification and export authorisation.
Other cobalt products
Considered case by case where lawfully available and fully documented.
Specification, quantity & inspection
- Specification
- Cobalt hydroxide 20%–35% Co (typically 30%+), Cu below 1%, Mn below 1%, moisture 8%–12%; concentrates 3%–8% Co
- Quantity
- Trial lots of 20–25 t (one container); programme volumes typically discussed in 100–500 t monthly bands
- Pricing basis
- Standard-grade cobalt metal assessment, applied to contained cobalt units at an agreed payability percentage
- Origin
- Democratic Republic of Congo, subject to enhanced due diligence
- Inspection
- Independent sampling and assay at agreed points, with umpire assay rights
Documentation & export process
- Proof of origin and authority to sell
- Responsible-sourcing due diligence records
- Independent assay and inspection certificates
- Export, transit and customs documentation
- Chain-of-custody and traceability records
Export permits, certificates of origin, customs documents and assay reports are issued by the competent authorities and independent laboratories — never by Afrimet Global Resources.
Sourcing region
Sourced through Democratic Republic of Congo channels only, under enhanced Great Lakes responsible-sourcing due diligence.
We do not claim ownership of mines, mineral reserves, government affiliation or licences. Origin is evidenced by documentation obtained for each specific consignment.
Uganda · DRC · East & Central Africa →Supply capacity
- Volumes are confirmed per enquiry and depend on lawful availability and export authorisation.
- Recurring programmes are considered where origin documentation is consistently verifiable.
- No stock position, reserve or guaranteed quantity is represented.
Buyer requirements
- Registered corporate entity with verifiable documents
- Named refinery, chemical plant or destination facility
- Acceptance of enhanced due-diligence documentation requirements
- Agreed assay basis and impurity limits
Logistics & delivery
- Road haulage to the agreed regional export corridor
- Containerised shipment from the agreed load port
- Independent sampling and assay before shipment
- Chain-of-custody records maintained through to destination
How a cobalt enquiry progresses
- 01
Buyer Enquiry
Commodity, specification, quantity, destination port and intended structure are submitted through the quotation form.
- 02
KYC / Compliance
Corporate documents, authorised representative, beneficial ownership and sanctions screening are reviewed before commercial discussion.
- 03
Product & Specification Confirmation
Form, grade, assay basis, packaging and tolerances are confirmed against actual availability at that time.
- 04
Commercial Offer
A written offer states specification, quantity, pricing basis, validity, Incoterm and delivery basis.
- 05
Contract
The executed agreement establishes the binding terms, payment mechanism and responsibilities for that transaction.
- 06
Inspection / Verification
Independent sampling, weighing and assay are carried out by the appointed surveyor at the agreed points.
- 07
Export & Logistics
Export, origin and customs documentation is completed and insured transport is arranged under the agreed Incoterm.
- 08
Delivery
Material is delivered to the agreed destination port, refinery, smelter or facility and reconciled per contract.
Important notes
- Subject to current availability, verification and contract. No stock position is represented on this page.
- We do not describe material as "conflict-free" unless that characterisation has been independently substantiated for the specific consignment.
- Enquiries that cannot be supported by verifiable origin documentation are declined.
- Exact commercial terms, payment structure, Incoterms, insurance responsibility and delivery arrangements are established in the applicable offer and executed contract.