FOR SELLERS
Sell Your Minerals on the Global Stage
List your raw ores, concentrates, and refined metals. Reach verified industrial buyers worldwide. Get paid securely through Trade Assurance escrow.
What You Can Sell
RAW MATERIALS FOR THE GREEN REVOLUTION
Raw Ores
Crushed or uncrushed ores — copper, cobalt, lithium, manganese, tin, tantalum, and more.
Concentrates
Processed mineral concentrates with verified grades from independent third-party labs.
Blister & Anodes
Intermediate metal products ready for refining, with documented chemical composition.
Refined Metals
Cathodes, ingots, and pure metal products with 99.99% purity and certified chain of custody.
How Selling Works
FOUR STEPS FROM MINE GATE TO PAYMENT
Create Your Listing
Register as a seller, then list your mineral with estimated grade, quantity, location, and photos. Our admin reviews and approves.
Receive Offers
Verified buyers browse the marketplace and place orders or bids on your listing. You stay anonymous throughout.
Lab Verification
Arete coordinates with an accredited third-party lab (SGS, Alfred H. Knight) to sample and verify the actual grade of your stockpile.
Get Paid
Funds held in Trade Assurance escrow are released to you after lab confirmation and dispatch. Pro-rata pricing adjusts for actual grade.
Why Sell on FringeMetals?
SECURITY, TRANSPARENCY, GLOBAL REACH
Global Buyer Network
Reach verified industrial buyers and off-takers worldwide without revealing your identity until the deal is closed.
Trade Assurance Escrow
Buyer funds are held securely in escrow and only released to you after lab quality confirmation and dispatch verification.
Pro-Rata Fair Pricing
If the lab finds a higher grade than listed, you get paid more. If lower, the buyer pays less. Everyone gets a fair deal.
Blind Logistics
Arete manages all shipping and document masking. Buyers cannot circumvent you or bypass the platform.
Independent Lab Testing
Accredited third-party laboratories (SGS, Alfred H. Knight) verify your mineral grades, giving buyers confidence and closing deals faster.
ESG Traceability
Digital "Green Mineral" passports document ethical sourcing and environmental compliance, increasing your market value.
Seller 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 listing fees. No subscription fees. You only pay when a trade completes.