Copper Cathodes (Cu) — Grade A Electrolytic 99.99%
Direct sovereign dispatch of electrowon, non-porous electrolytic copper cathodes sourced from Tier-1 deposits across the Katanga Copperbelt. Fully compliant with international London Metal Exchange standards for high-conductivity electrical and industrial fabrication.
Bonded Staging & Verification Terminal
High-volume automated weighing, multi-strap strapping, and containerization staging.
Katanga Copperbelt, Haut-Katanga & Lualaba
Extracted and hydrometallurgically refined across the Kolwezi & Likasi refining corridors under sovereign extraction licenses granted by the DRC Ministry of Mines.
Chemical Composition & Impurity Limits
Assayed via Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry (ICP-MS) and Optical Emission Spectrometer (OES) in compliance with BS EN 1978:1998 Cu-ETP-1 specifications.
| Element / Analyte | Symbol | Maximum Limit | Typical Apex Batch |
|---|---|---|---|
| Copper Purity (Basis) | Cu | > 99.9900% | 99.9942% |
| Iron | Fe | < 2.00 ppm | 0.82 ppm |
| Sulfur | S | < 4.00 ppm | 1.94 ppm |
| Lead | Pb | < 1.00 ppm | 0.25 ppm |
| Oxygen | O | < 10.00 ppm | 4.80 ppm |
| Arsenic | As | < 1.00 ppm | 0.14 ppm |
| Nickel | Ni | < 1.00 ppm | 0.18 ppm |
| Selenium | Se | < 0.50 ppm | 0.09 ppm |
| Bismuth | Bi | < 0.50 ppm | 0.05 ppm |
Physical Packaging Dimensions
- Cathode Sheet Geometry: 914 mm × 914 mm
- Nominal Thickness: ~12 mm (Uniform Plate)
- Weight per Single Sheet: ~105 kg to 125 kg
- Bundle Metric Mass: 2,000 kg – 2,500 kg net
- Strapping Configuration: 3×2 Heavy Steel Bands
- Securing Medium: Heavy-Duty Export Wooden Pallets
Staged in standard 20ft heavy-tested ocean containers: 9 to 11 bundles per TEU payload (approx. 20.0 to 24.5 MT per container), securely dunnaged and moisture-shielded.
Dedicated Services for Copper Cathodes
Apex Minier Limited coordinates the complete DRC Katanga value chain from leach-solvent extraction to bonded deep-water port transshipment.
SX-EW Refining Supervision
Supervision of solvent extraction and electrowinning (SX-EW) circuits across Katanga facilities. We ensure rigid electrolyte bath filtration, automated organic removal, and strictly calibrated cell currents to eliminate surface nodulation and lead-anode spalling.
Corridor Rail & Freight Dispatch
Consolidating bulk consignments over the SNCC rail corridor and modern truck convoys through Kasumbalesa. Multi-modal options connect directly to the Lobito Atlantic railway, or transit via southern ports (Durban, Walvis Bay) and eastern corridors (Dar es Salaam).
CEEC & SGS Pre-Shipment Audit
Independent bundle tallying, tare subtraction, and batch drill-sampling by accredited global agencies (Bureau Veritas / SGS / AHK) prior to customs clearance sealing by the DRC Centre d'Expertise, d'Evaluation et de Certification (CEEC).
Seamless Movement from Pit to Global Maritime Ports
Direct operational routing available via Lobito Corridor (Atlantic), Durban Port (SADC), and Dar es Salaam (East Africa).
Execute Copper Cathode Supply Allocation
Apex Minier Limited enters into bilateral term sales and spot contracts exclusively with verified sovereign entities, licensed cable fabricators, foundries, and institutional commodity trading houses.
- check_circle Full corporate KYC documentation & country of destination disclosure
- check_circle OECD Due Diligence Annex II verification sign-off
- check_circle Confirmed Irrevocable Documentary Letter of Credit (DLC / SBLC)
- check_circle Minimum order allocation: 500 Metric Tons per delivery batch
Registered under RCCM KIN-MIN-2410 with sovereign export quotas certified via Haut-Katanga Provincial Directorate.
Dossier Received • Apex Export Desk
Your copper supply inquiry has been assigned an internal reference ticket. Our Commercial Directorate in Kinshasa will transmit the formal Commercial Offer and Proof of Product (POP) protocol to your registered corporate email.
Accompanying every consignment: Commercial Invoice, Packing List, Certificate of Origin (DRC), Assay Certificate (CEEC/SGS), Bill of Lading, and Export Customs Clearance Form.