Mercuria agrees up to USD 250m, 3-year prepaid copper offtake with Jayson's Congo units
صفقة مُبرمة – Switzerland
Trader Mercuria will advance up to USD 250 million to subsidiaries of China's Shanghai Jayson New Energy Materials in return for three years of copper from their DR Congo operations, including the new Kinga Kila project. A Rabobank-led bank syndicate is expected to fund most of the advance.
| Lead type | Deal / award |
|---|---|
| Status | Deal signed – freight, inspection & finance needed |
| Product | Copper (DR Congo production) |
| Product group | Metals, ores & minerals · HS 26, 74–81 |
| Value | Up to USD 250 million |
| Buyer | Mercuria Energy Group |
| Supplier / seller | Hongkong Excellen Mining Investment Co / Singapore Excellen (Shanghai Jayson New Energy Materials Group) |
| Country | Switzerland · Europe |
| Origin | DR Congo |
| Delivery / terms | Three years of supply |
| Published | 14 Oct 2026 |
| Source | Mining Weekly (Reuters) |
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