Chagai Copper Ore & Flotation Concentrate
Direct exporter of copper ore lumps (2%-15% Cu) and copper flotation concentrates from the world-class Chagai magmatic arc. Low impurities, high metallurgical recovery.
- SGS / AHK Certified
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- Bulk & Container FCL
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- Origin: Chagai Volcanic Magmatic Arc
Mineral Concession & Provenance
Located along the Tethyan metallogenic belt—the same geological belt that hosts Reko Diq and Saindak—Balochistan Minerals develops high-grade hydrothermal copper veins and porphyry ore bodies across Chagai District. We supply direct shipping copper ore (DSO) and processed sulfide concentrates with chalcopyrite, bornite, and malachite mineralogy for international copper smelters and leaching facilities.
Certified Chemical Composition
| Chemical Compound / Property | Guaranteed Basis | Typical Mine Assay | Rejection Limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Copper Metal (Cu) | 3.00% Basis | 4.50% – 12.80% | Below 2.00% |
| Gold (Au) | 0.20 g/t | 0.40 – 1.20 g/t | No rejection (payable) |
| Silver (Ag) | 5.00 g/t | 10.00 – 28.00 g/t | No rejection (payable) |
| Iron (Fe) | 25.00% Max | 16.50% – 22.00% | Above 30.00% |
| Silica (SiO2) | 40.00% Max | 28.00% – 36.00% | Above 48.00% |
| Arsenic (As) | 0.05% Max | 0.012% – 0.025% | Above 0.10% |
| Antimony (Sb) | 0.03% Max | 0.005% – 0.015% | Above 0.05% |
| Moisture | 4.00% Max | 1.50% – 2.80% | Above 6.00% |
* All composite assays are sampled strictly in compliance with ISO protocols. Official certificate of analysis (COA) issued per parcel by independent international inspection surveyors (SGS / Alfred H. Knight / Cotecna) prior to vessel loading.
Grain Sizing & Particle Distribution
Industrial Off-Take & Usability
Primary Copper Smelting
Direct feed for flash smelters and reverberatory furnaces producing copper matte and blister copper for cathode refining.
Hydrometallurgical Heap Leaching
Oxide copper ore (malachite/azurite) suitable for sulfuric acid vat and heap leaching followed by solvent extraction (SX-EW).
Electrical & EV Infrastructure
Critical raw feed destined for global copper cathode fabrication supporting electric vehicle motors, solar inverters, and grid transmission.
Precious Metals Recovery
High gold and silver credits recovered through electrolytic anode slime processing during copper electro-refining.
Mine-to-Port Supply Chain
Integrated handling and transport protocols guarantee that cargo arrives without contamination, moisture elevation, or grain degradation.
