African mineral supply routes to China

Destination Markets · Asia

African Mineral Supplier for China

Chinese smelters, refiners and battery-material producers are among the largest consumers of Central African copper and cobalt. Supply is structured against defined assay terms, penalty elements and independent inspection at load port.

Gateways and delivery points

  • Shanghai, Ningbo, Qingdao and Shenzhen container ports
  • Air freight gateways for precious metals

Typical demand from this market

  • Copper concentrates and cathodes
  • Cobalt hydroxide and concentrates
  • Lithium-bearing concentrates
  • Tin, tantalum and tungsten

How a China enquiry progresses

  1. 01

    Buyer Enquiry

    Commodity, specification, quantity, destination port and intended structure are submitted through the quotation form.

  2. 02

    KYC / Compliance

    Corporate documents, authorised representative, beneficial ownership and sanctions screening are reviewed before commercial discussion.

  3. 03

    Product & Specification Confirmation

    Form, grade, assay basis, packaging and tolerances are confirmed against actual availability at that time.

  4. 04

    Commercial Offer

    A written offer states specification, quantity, pricing basis, validity, Incoterm and delivery basis.

  5. 05

    Contract

    The executed agreement establishes the binding terms, payment mechanism and responsibilities for that transaction.

  6. 06

    Inspection / Verification

    Independent sampling, weighing and assay are carried out by the appointed surveyor at the agreed points.

  7. 07

    Export & Logistics

    Export, origin and customs documentation is completed and insured transport is arranged under the agreed Incoterm.

  8. 08

    Delivery

    Material is delivered to the agreed destination port, refinery, smelter or facility and reconciled per contract.

Compliance notes

  • Chinese import documentation, CIQ requirements and customs clearance are handled by the buyer or its appointed agent.
  • Subject to current availability, verification and contract. No stock position or guaranteed quantity is represented.
  • Import duties, licences and customs clearance in China are the responsibility of the buyer unless the executed contract provides otherwise.