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Division: Metals & Minerals

Metals & Minerals

We supply industrial grade metals sourced directly from LME-registered warehouses and primary mining operations in Africa and South America.

WorldwideTradeX Metals & Minerals - Division

Global Metals & Minerals Trading: Technical Sourcing Guide

The global infrastructure relies on three fundamental pillars: Copper for electrification, Iron for steel, and Aluminum for lightweight engineering. In the volatile world of commodities trading, procuring these metals requires more than just capital; it requires deep technical knowledge of LME Standards, Incoterms 2020, and Geological Purity.

At WorldwideTradeX, we bridge the gap between primary mining operations in the Copper Belt (Africa/South America) and industrial end-users in Asia and Europe.

Table of Contents

  1. Copper Cathodes: Conductor of the Future
  2. Iron Ore: Fines, Lumps, and Pellets
  3. Aluminum Ingots: P1020 & A7 Grades
  4. Scrap Metal & Circular Economy
  5. Regional Sourcing & Compliance
  6. Technical Reference Table

1. Copper Cathodes: The Conductor of the Future

Copper is the currency of the Green Energy Transition.

  • Grade A Quality: We trade exclusively in LME-registered brand quality or equivalent (Non-LME).

  • Purity: 99.99% Min. This is critical. Even 0.01% impurity can drastically reduce electrical conductivity in wire rod manufacturing.

Electrowinning vs. Electrolytic Refining


  1. EW (Electrowon): Produced directly from ore leaching (SX-EW). Often visually rougher but chemically pure.

  2. ER (Electrolytic Refined): Produced from smelting anodes. The gold standard for ultra-fine wire drawing.

2. Iron Ore: Fines, Lumps, and Pellets

Steel mills operate on specific chemistry. Sending the wrong ore can shut down a blast furnace.

  • Hematite (Fe2O3): Direct Shipping Ore (DSO). High iron content (>62%).

  • Magnetite (Fe3O4): Requires beneficiation but yields higher purity concentrates (>65%).

  • Physical Sizing: Fines (0-10mm) for sintering; Lumps (10-40mm) for direct furnace feed.
> Chemical Penalties: We strictly monitor Alumina (Al2O3) and Silica (SiO2) levels. Our contracts specify rejection limits (e.g., Al2O3 > 2.5%).

3. Aluminum Ingots: Light Metal Logistics

Primary Aluminum is traded in standard ingot forms (20kg - 25kg) or T-Bars.

  • P1020 (99.7%): The global benchmark.

  • A7 / A8 Grades: GOST standards (often CIS origin). A7 is effectively 99.7% purity.

  • High Purity (99.9%): For electronics and aerospace alloys.

4. Scrap Metal (The Circular Economy)

Secondary raw materials are growing in importance due to lower carbon emissions.

  • HMS 1&2 (Heavy Melting Scrap): Obsolete scrap at 80:20 ratio (ISRI 200-206).

  • Used Rails (R50/R65): High manganese steel, prized for re-rolling into rebar.

5. Regional Sourcing & Compliance (GEO-Targeting)

The African Copper Belt (DRC & Zambia)

Through direct mine mandates, WorldwideTradeX facilitates the export of Grade A Copper Cathodes to global ports. We emphasize strict Responsible Sourcing and OEC/LME-compliant supply chains.

Brazilian Iron Ore Hub

Shipping high-grade Hematite and Magnetite from the ports of Itaqui and Tubarão. We manage logistics for Capesize vessels to satisfy large-scale steel mill demand in the Middle East and Asia.

Global Warehousing (LME Locations)

We utilize secure warehousing in Rotterdam, Jebel Ali, and Singapore to maintain strategic buffer stocks of Aluminum P1020 and Copper, ensuring just-in-time delivery for our contract buyers.

6. Quick Technical Reference: Metals & Minerals

CommodityStandard GradeKey SpecificationPrimary Origin
Copper CathodeGrade A (LME)99.99% Cu Min.DRC, Zambia, Chile
Iron Ore62% Fe (Fines)Al2O3 < 2.5%Brazil, Australia
AluminumP1020 (99.7%)Si < 0.10%GCC, CIS, India
Used RailsR50 / R65ISRI 27-29Global

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What is the difference between LME Grade A and Non-LME copper?

LME Grade A copper is produced by smelters registered with the London Metal Exchange. Non-LME copper refers to cathodes from non-registered smelters that still meet the 99.99% purity standard.

How is the quality of iron ore verified?

All bulk iron ore shipments undergo a mandatory SGS or INTERTEK inspection at the port of loading, covering chemical analysis and physical sizing.

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Technical Specifications

Metals & Minerals
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Copper Cathodes (Grade A)

Electrolytic grade A copper cathodes (99.99% purity) for wire and cable manufacturing.

Purity 99.99% - 99.97% Min
Standard LME BS EN 1978:1998
Dimensions 914mm x 914mm x 12mm (approx)
Weight 125kg approx per sheet
Packing Palletized aluminum bands
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Iron Ore (Fines & Lumps)

High-grade hematite/magnetite iron ore for steel production.

Fe Content 62% - 64.5% Basis
Moisture 8.00% Max
Silica 4.50% Max
Sulphur 0.05% Max
Size Fines 0-10mm (90%), Lumps 10-40mm (90%)
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Aluminum Ingots

Primary aluminum ingots A7/A8 grade for casting and extrusion.

Al Content 99.7% Min
Fe 0.20% Max
Si 0.10% Max
Weight 20kg / 25kg Ingots
Bundle 1000kg bundled

Market Insights & Analysis

Copper Cathode Grade A (99.99%) Specifications

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Iron Ore: Fines vs Lumps Logistics

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the minimum order quantity (MOQ)?

For Copper: 500 MT. For Iron Ore: 30,000 MT (Bulk Vessel).

Do you provide past performance records?

Yes, sanitized Bills of Lading (BL) and SGS reports are available after LOI/ICPO submission.

What payment instruments do you accept?

We accept Irrevocable DLC (Dividend Letter of Credit) and SBLC (Standby Letter of Credit) from Top 50 banks.