Copper concentrate is a refined product obtained from copper ores, boasting a higher purity level compared to its raw counterparts. It typically contains 25-30% copper, achieved through meticulous removal of impurities and unwanted elements �¹.
The production process involves several steps:
- Exploration: Identifying potential copper deposits through mapping, sampling, and surveys.
- Mining: Extracting copper ore through open-pit or underground mining methods.
- Crushing and Grinding: Breaking down the ore into smaller pieces to increase surface area.
- Froth Flotation: Separating copper minerals from waste rock using chemicals and air bubbles.
- Concentrate Thickening and Filtration: Refining the concentrate to remove excess water and impurities.
- Smelting: Heating the concentrate to eliminate unwanted elements and produce copper matte.
- Electro-Refining: Dissolving copper matte in an electrolyte solution and passing an electric current to produce pure copper cathodes.
Copper concentrate has various applications:
- Plumbing: Copper\'s non-toxic, non-permeable, and corrosion-resistant properties make it ideal for plumbing.
- Electrical and Communications Wiring: Copper\'s exceptional conductivity and ductility make it perfect for electrical wiring.
- Bronze Production: Copper is alloyed with tin to produce bronze, used in bearings, statues, and other applications.
- Heat Conduction: Copper\'s high heat conductivity makes it suitable for heat exchangers.
- Construction and Architecture: Copper is used in roofing, gutters, and decorative fixtures due to its corrosion resistance and adaptability.
- Transportation: Copper is used in vehicles, planes, trains, and ships due to its versatility and reliability.
Copper concentrate is a product of copper mining and processing. It's a powder or granular material containing a high percentage of copper, typically produced through flotation or other beneficiation processes.
Copper concentrate typically contains:
1. Copper (Cu)
2. Other minerals like iron, sulfur, and silica
Uses:
1. Smelting and refining to produce pure copper
2. Production of copper alloys and compounds
Major producers:
1. Chile
2. Peru
3. Australia
4. United States
5. China
Applications:
1. Electrical wiring and electronics
2. Construction and architecture
3. Transportation (e.g., electric vehicles)
4. Industrial machinery and equipment
97 to 98% purity of Gold in both nugget and bar form. The Gold come's from the Cooperatives of mines we own with partner's Globally and we can supply only a monthly basis from 50 kg to 1000 kg. We are interested in long term purchase and contract's with client's who are ready for long term partnership's not once off purchase. Our Trading base is in Poland
We are supplier and exporter of Copper Cathode. Copper cathode LME standard, Non LME registered, fixed price & LME discount. SBLC, DLC, Non operative LC.. Origin: USA, Congo, Zambia and China. Purity: >99.99% - 99.97% - 99.95%. Product: Copper Cathodes (Electrolytic Grade A) Size: 914mm X 914mm X 12mm (appr. ) Weight of each sheet: 125kgs +/- 1% Net weight of each pallet: 2M/T +/- 1% Min. Weighs in each container: 20 M/T appr Gross weight of each container: 22.2M/T appr.
Quality: >= 20% - 35% Cu
Gold: >= 2 grams/Mt
Silver: >= 200 grams/Mt
Capacity: 100,000/Mt pm
Min Quantity: 5,000/MT pm
Destination: Any port, China
Shipping terms: FOB-CFR-CIF
Packing: loose in bulk, Shipment in 1 X 20' FCL. Final weight shall be deducted moisture.
inspection by: Ale de Surveillance (SGS)
Origin: Brazil, Mexico, Chile, Peru
Payment: 100% LC at sight
We are direct selling agents for copper concentrate with JV agreements in place, providing us supply capacity circa 100,000/Mt per month.
Supply Agreements:
When buying Copper Concentrate from us you are buying a Supply Agreement for our miners to extract the copper concentrate you request, then for my team to arrange logistics and export to you.
Product Price:
Our price is determined by our smelters who set the market price for ongoing supply agreements using LME minus discount and higher product volumes warrant marginally reduced prices.
Payment Terms:
We act according to ICC responsible trade practice engaging bank to bank payment terms by 100% Letter of Credit LC (MT700) at sight, Performance Bond and MT103 payment upon satisfaction of LC terms.
Shipment Options:
We use INCOTERMS 2020, Shipping terms: FOB-CFR-CIF, Destination: any world port, Loading Port: Brazil and Peru, Insurance: 110% shipment value.
Product Ownership:
Once the transfer of payment is received we will issue the Certificate of Transfer of Ownership to the Buyer for each and every shipment throughout the supply agreement term.
