Mining intelligence · Trade discipline
Evidence-led analysis of sourcing, product specifications, compliance, documentation and logistics from an African minerals trade perspective.
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Afrimet Global Resources reviews copper stockpiling, Gold Fields’ Northern Star proposal, DRC governance scrutiny, Lobito Corridor opportunities and gold-price movements.
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A cassiterite RFQ guide for refinery buyers sourcing from DRC: Sn assay, payable tin, moisture, sampling, impurities, seller authority and delivery costs.
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Afrimet analysis of Kamoa-Kakula’s reported Q3 2026 saleable copper production and the product, authority, lot and counterparty checks buyers still need.
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A practical look at origin evidence, chain-of-custody records and independent verification in regional mineral trade.
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How origin, assay, weight, transport and customs records work together as one auditable consignment file.
Read full articleA buyer-focused comparison of specification, assay, payable metal, treatment charges, moisture and settlement terms.
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Why corridor selection depends on security, border procedures, carrier capacity, insurance and destination requirements.
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The documentation, counterparty and transaction-structure issues that can prevent an enquiry from progressing.
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The core decisions around sampling, laboratory appointment, tolerance, umpire assay and final settlement.
Read full articleAfrimet Insights is company-published market commentary. It is not independent journalism, investment advice, a price forecast or an offer. Transactions remain subject to verification, documentation, contract and applicable law.
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No. These notes describe operational and documentary practice in physical mineral trade. Nothing here is investment advice, a price forecast or a recommendation, and nothing constitutes an offer.
Notes are written as topics arise from live trade desk activity rather than on a fixed schedule, and fuller articles are released to registered buyers as they are completed.
Yes. Written questions on specification, documentation, inspection or destination requirements can be sent to the trade desk and are answered in writing, subject to verification, documentation, contract and applicable law.
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Due diligence, sanctions screening and responsible sourcing standards.
The ten-stage sequence from enquiry to settlement.
Gold, copper, cobalt, lithium and other minerals.
DRC mining and exploration focus, with South African corporate operations.
Indicative international reference prices with sources.
Import expectations by destination country.
