Minerals
Solid Minerals
Industrial, energy and gemstone minerals sourced from vetted Sub‑Saharan operations.
MicaBerylQuartzMonazite
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Trade desk open — enquiries answered within one business day
Sub‑Saharan minerals, delivered with certainty.
We source solid minerals, zircon sand and metals at origin, verify every lot through independent assay, and manage the shipment end‑to‑end — so what leaves the port is exactly what lands on your dock.
500+
Tonnes shipped successfully
20+
Destination countries
4
Commodity desks
24h
Typical quote turnaround
Who we are
Rapid global development has raised demand for Sub‑Saharan resources.
Our mission is to meet that demand with material that is correctly graded, honestly represented and properly documented. Our vision is a footprint across every market that matters — making Intrinsic League the first call for merchants who need unrestricted, reliable access to these resources.
“We source locally, inspect independently and export globally. We pursue every transaction with integrity, excellence and precision.”
Integrity
Sustainability
Quality
Accountability
Transparency
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20+
Countries served across Africa, Europe, Asia and the Americas
What we trade
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Four desks, one standard of proof.
Every commodity we handle is assayed before shipment and travels with a certificate of analysis. Choose a desk to see grades, typical specifications and packaging.
Minerals
Mineral sands
Zircon Sand
Premium and standard grade zircon (ZrSiO₄) for ceramics, refractories and foundry work.
65–66% ZrO₂+HfO₂Bulk / FIBC
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Metals
Metals
Base, precious and battery metals traded on documented, inspected terms.
CopperTinZincNickel
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Steel
Galvanized Steel Pipe
Schedule 40 pipe in assorted sizes, priced CIF landed with duties included.
Schedule 40NPT threading20′ FCL
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How we trade
A five‑step process built to remove surprises.
The same sequence runs on every transaction, whether it is a single container or a bulk parcel.
01
Enquiry & scoping
You send commodity, grade, tonnage, destination port and target Incoterm. We confirm feasibility and indicative pricing.
02
Sourcing & sampling
We identify producing partners at origin, draw representative samples and share the preliminary assay.
03
Contract & terms
Specification, tolerances, payment instrument and shipping window are fixed in a signed sales contract.
04
Inspection & loading
An independent inspectorate verifies quality, weight and loading. A certificate of analysis is issued.
05
Shipment & documents
Freight is booked, documents are released against your payment instrument, and we track through to discharge.
Why buyers work with us
Origin access, without origin risk.
Buying from Sub‑Saharan producers can be difficult to verify from a distance. These are the controls we put between you and that risk.
Independent assay
Lots are sampled and tested by recognised inspectorates such as SGS, Bureau Veritas or Cotecna — not by us alone. You receive the certificate before payment falls due.
Weight & quality tolerances
Contracts state agreed tolerances and the price adjustment that applies if a lot lands outside them. No renegotiation on arrival.
Responsible sourcing
We conduct supplier due diligence in the spirit of the OECD guidance for mineral supply chains, with KYC on counterparties on both sides of the trade.
Logistics we control
Inland haulage, port handling, stuffing and ocean freight are arranged and monitored by our desk, on FOB, CFR or CIF terms as you prefer.
Clean documentation
Bill of lading, certificate of origin, packing list, COA and any phytosanitary or NORM paperwork prepared to match your L/C to the letter.
One point of contact
A single trade desk contact owns your transaction from enquiry to discharge, with escalation to management on request.
Quality assurance
Every parcel is proven before it sails.
Specification disputes are the most expensive thing that can happen in a commodity trade. We spend the money upfront so they do not happen at all.
- Representative sampling at the stockpile and again at loading, with retained counter‑samples held for the contract period.
- Third‑party laboratory analysis covering chemical assay, moisture and particle size distribution as the specification requires.
- Pre‑shipment inspection of container stuffing or bulk loading, with photographic and sealed‑container records.
- NORM‑aware handling for mineral sands that carry naturally occurring trace radionuclides, packed and declared to the relevant transport rules.
Our partners
Producers, inspectorates and freight partners we work with.
Common questions
Before you send an enquiry.
The questions buyers ask us most often. If yours is not here, the trade desk will answer it directly.
Talk to the trade deskFor containerised material, one 20′ FCL — roughly 26–28 MT depending on the commodity and packing. Bulk parcels are quoted case by case. Trial quantities can be arranged for first‑time buyers.
Most commonly FOB at a West African load port, or CFR / CIF to your discharge port. EXW at the stockpile is possible where the buyer has their own freight arrangement. All terms reference Incoterms® 2020.
Each lot is sampled and analysed by an independent inspectorate before loading, and the certificate of analysis is issued against the contract specification. Agreed tolerances and price adjustment mechanisms are written into the contract.
Irrevocable letter of credit at sight from a prime bank is our standard instrument. Telegraphic transfer against documents, or a documentary collection, can be discussed once a trading relationship is established.
For material already in stock, typically 2–4 weeks from an operative payment instrument to vessel departure. Newly produced parcels depend on the production and inspection cycle; we give a firm window in the contract.
Yes. Commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading, certificate of origin, certificate of analysis and any commodity‑specific declarations are prepared to match your import requirements and the terms of your L/C.
Tell us what you need. We will tell you if we can deliver it.
Send the commodity, grade, tonnage and destination port. You will have an indicative price and an honest availability answer within one business day.