Rising prices of other metals, such as copper and nickel, make zinc a more attractive alternative. While India, Brazil, and South Africa are significant producers of Zinc ore, Nigeria's estimated reserves of untapped Zinc ore are 6 million tons. Zinc ore is found in Cross River, Kaduna, Kebbi and Niger states. Zinc ore in Nigeria is commonly found in deposits, erosion deposits, and minerals transported by water. Commodity 1 provides Zinc ore directly from the mine site to the global market. There are no middlemen involved, only our staff on the ground. We strive to organize smooth and transparent transactions. We believe in building long-term relationships with our customers. We aim to be our customer's Zinc ore supplier. We offer the best prices for our buyers. PACKAGING & DELIVERY Packaging Details: LUMS/Chips Port: Lagos Apapa Port, Nigeria Bags: 50 kg Container: 20 ft Lead time: Quantity (metric tons) 20 MT/Month 100MT/Month (Lead days) 30 Days 30 Days COMPOSITION ANALYSIS OF THE ZINC ORE Element Average Content (wt %) Zinc 5-15% Sulfur 25-35% Iron 10-20% Lead 0-5% Copper 0-5% Cadmium 0.1-0.5% Indium 0.01-0.1% Gallium 0.001-0.01% Others 0-10% Element Percentage Cerium 40-55% Lanthanum 30-45% Thorium 1-2% Uranium 0.05-0.2% Other elements 0-10% It is essential to know that zinc ore is a radioactive mineral. The level of radioactivity in zinc ore depends on the thorium and content. Zinc ore containing high levels of thorium and must be handled carefully. Zinc ore composition varies slightly based on the source and what region of Nigeria it is collected. We encourage buyers to ask for a free sample for their composition analysis and evaluation of ready-to-ship material. Samples are free, but buyers should arrange to pick up a free piece with a courier service.
