Commodities
Lithium Supplier in Africa — Ores & Concentrates for International Buyers
Lithium supply from the region is developing. We handle lithium-bearing ores and concentrates where the material is lawfully tradeable, the exporter is authorised and specification can be confirmed by independent assay.
Available forms of lithium
Spodumene concentrate
Supplied against agreed Li₂O content and impurity limits.
Lithium-bearing ores
Run-of-mine and beneficiated ores subject to assay and export authorisation.
Other lithium products
Considered where lawfully tradeable and fully documented.
Specification, quantity & inspection
- Specification
- Spodumene concentrate 5.0%–6.0% Li₂O (SC5–SC6), Fe₂O₃ below 1.5%, moisture below 6%; run-of-mine ore typically 1.0%–2.0% Li₂O
- Quantity
- Trial cargoes of 1–2 containers (25–50 t); programme volumes from 500 t per month where supply is established
- Pricing basis
- Published spodumene concentrate assessments on an SC6 CIF China basis, pro-rated for actual Li₂O and adjusted for impurities
- Origin
- East and Central African supply channels
- Inspection
- Independent sampling, weighing and assay before shipment, with umpire assay rights
Documentation & export process
- Export authorisation and certificate of origin
- Independent assay and inspection certificates
- Weight and moisture reports
- Customs and transport documentation
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 East and Central African channels where the exporter is authorised and origin can be documented.
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
- Regional lithium supply is developing; availability is limited and confirmed case by case.
- Trial cargoes are the usual starting point before any recurring structure is discussed.
- No reserve, resource or guaranteed volume is represented on this page.
Buyer requirements
- Registered corporate entity with verifiable documents
- Named converter, plant or destination port
- Agreed Li₂O basis, impurity limits and rejection thresholds
- Settlement mechanism acceptable to both parties
Logistics & delivery
- Bulk-bag or containerised shipment from the agreed load port
- Independent weighing, sampling and assay before shipment
- Insurance and risk transfer per the agreed Incoterm
- Delivery to destination port or plant as contracted
How a lithium 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.
- Availability is limited and confirmed case by case. No stock position is implied by this page.
- Exact commercial terms, payment structure, Incoterms, insurance responsibility and delivery arrangements are established in the applicable offer and executed contract.