FOR BUYERS
Source Verified Minerals with Confidence
Browse active listings or post your own buyer requests. Every mineral is lab-verified by accredited third parties. Your funds are protected by Trade Assurance escrow.
What You Can Source
CRITICAL MINERALS FOR INDUSTRY
Raw Ores
Source crushed or uncrushed ores — copper, cobalt, lithium, manganese, tin, tantalum, and more.
Concentrates
Buy processed mineral concentrates with lab-verified grades from independent third-party laboratories.
Blister & Anodes
Intermediate metal products ready for refining, with documented chemical composition and chain of custody.
Refined Metals
Cathodes, ingots, and pure metal products with 99.99% purity and certified chain of custody.
How Buying Works
FOUR STEPS FROM REQUEST TO DELIVERY
Browse or Post Request
Browse active seller listings, or post a buyer request specifying the metal, grade, quantity, and location you need.
Place Order or Bid
Buy at the listed price, place a bid in auction-style listings, or make an offer on a seller's listing. Your funds go into escrow.
Lab Quality Verification
Arete coordinates with an accredited third-party lab (SGS, Alfred H. Knight) to verify the actual grade of the material before dispatch.
Receive Delivery
Funds are released from escrow only after lab confirmation and dispatch. Pro-rata pricing means you only pay for verified metal content.
Why Buy on FringeMetals?
QUALITY ASSURANCE, PAYMENT PROTECTION
Independent Lab Verification
Every mineral is sampled and tested by accredited third-party laboratories (SGS, Alfred H. Knight). The Certificate of Analysis is the final authority.
Trade Assurance Escrow
Your payment is held securely in escrow and only released to the seller after lab quality confirmation and dispatch verification.
Pro-Rata Fair Pricing
If the lab finds a lower grade than listed, you pay less. If higher, you pay more. You only pay for the actual verified metal content.
Managed Logistics
Arete manages end-to-end shipping, customs documentation, and delivery. Blind logistics with document masking protect your supply chain.
Verified Sellers Only
Every seller is vetted by our admin team. Listings are reviewed before going live, ensuring you deal with legitimate mining operations.
ESG & Ethical Sourcing
Digital "Green Mineral" passports document environmental compliance and conflict-free status, supporting your ESG reporting requirements.
Buyer Fees
TRANSPARENT AND SIMPLE
| Service | Fee | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Metal & Ore Trading | 5% | Of the gross sale value, calculated based on verified grades and LME-linked benchmarks. |
| Logistics & Supply Chain | 5% | Of the total transport, insurance, and handling costs managed through the Platform. |
| Trade Finance & Advances | 2–3% | Optional. Flat fee applied to liquidity provided to facilitate a trade. |
| ESG & Traceability Premium | 1–2% | Optional. For issuance of "Green Mineral" or "Conflict-Free" digital certificates. |
No subscription fees. No browsing fees. You only pay when a trade completes.