China's Copper Cathode Demand & bonded warehouse Zambia

China remains the world’s largest importer of Electrolytic Copper Cathodes, driven by demand from smelting plants, cable manufacturers, battery producers, EV factories, and renewable energy industries. However, one of the safest and most transparent ways for Chinese end buyers to procure Copper Cathodes from Africa is through a bonded warehouse transaction in Zambia, backed by direct Seller–Buyer procedures.

This offer is exclusively for qualified Chinese end buyers and industrial off-takers, under strict non-negotiable Seller procedures.

Product Overview – Electrolytic Copper Cathodes (Grade A)

• Product: Electrolytic Copper Cathodes – Grade A (Non-LME Registered)

• Purity: 99.99% Cu (minimum 99.97%)

• Origin: Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)

• Packaging: 2-Metric-Ton Bundles

• Delivery Location: Bonded Warehouse, Zambia (Seller-Nominated)

• Inspection: Alfred H Knight (AHK) or Equivalent – Buyer’s Cost

• Delivery Time: From January 2026

• Contract Duration: 13 Months (1-Month Trial + 12-Month Contract)

Supply Volume for Chinese Buyers

• Trial Order: 500 Metric Tons

• Monthly Contract Supply: 2,000 Metric Tons per Month

• Pricing: LME – 11% (Minus Eleven Percent)

• Quotation Period: LME QP of the Following Month from Holding Certificate Date

Pricing is strictly LME-based. No unrealistic discounts are entertained.

Payment & Delivery Terms (Strictly Non-Negotiable)

• Incoterm: DAT – Bonded Warehouse, Zambia

• Payment Method: MT103 / TT Only

• Payment Timing: 100% After Final Inspection at the Bonded Warehouse

• Title Transfer: Only after 100% Funds Are Received in the Seller’s Account

• Export Documentation: Issued after payment directly from the bonded warehouse

No advance payment before inspection
No crypto payments
No third-party payments

Strict Seller-to-Buyer Transaction Structure

This transaction is conducted strictly between the Seller and the End Buyer.
ZTRone Resources Limited acts only as the official Sales & Marketing Representative and does not take custody of funds or goods.

All commercial documents, payments, and ownership transfers occur directly between Seller and Buyer through the bonded warehouse system.

Official Transaction Procedure for Chinese Buyers

1. Seller issues Soft Corporate Offer (SCO) directly to Buyer.

2. Buyer and Seller exchange CIS/KYC directly (no intermediaries).

3. Buyer issues Letter of Intent (LOI).

4. Seller issues Draft SPA → Buyer signs and returns.

5. Buyer issues Bank Comfort Letter (BCL) confirming funds availability (minimum USD 6,000,000 for trial).

6. Buyer opens Account at Seller-Nominated Bonded Warehouse.

7. Seller delivers goods to bonded warehouse under Seller’s account.

8. Buyer conducts Final Physical Inspection (AHK).

9. Buyer pays 100% via MT103 within 48 hours after final assay.

10. Seller transfers Title & Ownership to Buyer.

11. Export documents are issued for Buyer’s final destination.

Why Chinese Buyers Prefer Bonded Warehouse Copper Purchases

Purchasing Copper Cathodes through a Zambian bonded warehouse offers:

• Physical inspection before payment

• Zero advance-payment risk

• Secure title transfer after funds confirmation

• Traceable export documentation

• Full transparency under international trade law

• Protection against organized commodity fraud

This structure is widely used by Tier-1 Chinese smelters and industrial copper consumers.

How ZTRone Resources Limited Supports Chinese End Buyers

ZTRone Resources Limited supports Chinese industrial buyers exclusively by:

• Pre-verifying Seller production capacity

• Ensuring bonded warehouse access

• Coordinating inspection with AHK or equivalent

• Monitoring document authenticity

• Supporting logistical coordination for China-bound exports

• Eliminating exposure to fake sellers, ghost warehouses, and document fraud

We also assist qualified buyers to procure:

• Copper Ore

• Copper Concentrates
  from verified mining and processing partners in Africa, under safe and traceable procedures.

Important Compliance Notice for Chinese Buyers

• This offer is strictly for verified end buyers only

• No intermediaries, brokers, or mandate resellers are accepted

• Seller procedures are non-negotiable

• All payments must originate directly from the Buyer’s corporate bank account

Conclusion: Secure Copper Cathode Supply for China Starts with the Right Structure

With rising demand from China’s manufacturing, power, EV, and renewable energy sectors, sourcing Copper Cathodes from Africa requires secure bonded warehouse procedures, verified inspection, and institution-grade payment controls.

Through ZTRone Resources Limited, Chinese end buyers gain access to:

• Verified Copper Cathodes from DRC origin

• Safe Zambia bonded warehouse delivery

• Transparent LME-based pricing

• Direct Seller–Buyer transaction security