Gécamines–Mercuria venture to market up to 240,000 t Kipushi zinc concentrate
صفقة مُبرمة – Democratic Republic of Congo
Congo's state miner Gécamines will sell up to 240,000 t of Kipushi zinc concentrate over the next two years through its marketing venture with trader Mercuria, aimed at Western supply chains. The partners also want to capture the value of germanium in the concentrate.
| Lead type | Deal / award |
|---|---|
| Status | Deal signed – freight, inspection & finance needed |
| Product | Zinc concentrate (germanium-bearing) |
| Product group | Metals, ores & minerals · HS 26, 74–81 |
| Quantity | up to 240,000 t over ~2 years |
| Buyer | Mercuria / Gécamines marketing joint venture |
| Supplier / seller | Gécamines (Kipushi zinc concentrate) |
| Country | Democratic Republic of Congo · Africa |
| Origin | DR Congo (Kipushi) |
| Destination | International markets (Western supply chains) |
| Delivery / terms | Multi-year, starting with next two years |
| Published | 16 Oct 2026 |
| Source | PR Newswire (Mercuria/Gécamines release) |
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