Base Metals Market
Copper, aluminium, zinc, lead, nickel and tin , traded with verified counterparties, LME referenced pricing, and full chain of custody documentation on every transaction.
Join the WaitlistBase metals are the industrial workhorses of the global economy. Copper, aluminium, zinc, lead, nickel, and tin underpin construction, transportation, packaging, electronics, and the entire energy infrastructure. Collectively, they represent hundreds of millions of tonnes of annual production and trillions of dollars in annual trade.
Unlike precious metals or bulk commodities, base metals are primarily traded through the London Metal Exchange (LME), which provides a global price benchmark and physical delivery mechanism for all six primary base metals. Prices are quoted in US dollars per metric tonne, with both cash (spot) and three-month forward contracts actively traded.
OreTrade's base metals market focuses on the physical supply chain , connecting producers of concentrates, refined metals, and alloys with industrial buyers who need verified supply with full documentation. Whether you're sourcing copper cathode, aluminium ingot, or zinc concentrate, OreTrade provides the transparency and structure that modern procurement demands.
| Metal | LME Contract | Key Uses | Top Producers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Copper | Grade A Cathode ($/t) | Electrical, construction, EV | Chile, DRC, Peru, China |
| Aluminium | Primary Aluminium ($/t) | Packaging, transport, construction | China, India, Russia, Canada |
| Zinc | SHG Zinc ($/t) | Galvanising, brass, batteries | China, Australia, Peru, India |
| Lead | 99.97% Lead ($/t) | Batteries, radiation shielding | China, Australia, USA, Peru |
| Nickel | Primary Nickel ($/t) | Stainless steel, batteries | Indonesia, Philippines, Russia |
| Tin | 99.85% Tin ($/t) | Solder, tinplate, chemicals | China, Indonesia, Myanmar |
All base metal listings are priced with reference to LME benchmarks , with clear premium or discount disclosure and transparent quotational periods.
Full KYC on buyers and sellers before any transaction. Trade with confidence, not blind trust.
Digital Product Passports on every cargo , mine of origin, assay, chain of custody, and ESG disclosures , available at the point of trade.
OreTrade launches in 2026. Join the waitlist for early access.
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