Certificate of analysis or specification sheet
Defines the contractual grade, tolerances and acceptance criteria.
Industrial metals · structured supply program
Copper Cathode Supply
Nexus structures copper cathode supply programs for qualified first users, including wire-rod, cable, tube, strip and other fabricators. Each commercial file identifies the cathode specification, brand status, origin, quantity, delivery point, inspection method and exact LME pricing basis.
Role and availability are transaction-specific. Nexus may act as contracting seller, authorized commercial representative or transaction coordinator. Its exact role, authority and responsibilities are stated in the applicable offer or agreement. Product availability is not continuous or guaranteed; quantity, location and commercial terms must be confirmed in writing.
Nexus distinguishes market context from a firm commercial offer. The benchmark, unit, pricing period and contractual adjustment must all be explicit.
Indicative market context
Current Copper Cathode market reference
Source, unit and timestamp appear with the rate. Any contractual benchmark, including LME Copper reference, must be identified separately in the offer.
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Understand this benchmark Market reference only. Data may be delayed and does not constitute an offer, quotation, confirmation of availability or investment advice. Firm transaction pricing is determined solely under an executed agreement.
- Product
- Copper cathode
- Purity
- Typically 99.99% Cu; certificate of analysis controls
- Brand status
- LME registration status disclosed per program
- Trade classification
- HS 740311
- Benchmark
- Exact LME Cash or 3-Month basis stated in contract
- Pricing unit
- USD per metric tonne
- Inspection
- Agreed independent inspection at defined point
- Delivery
- FOB, CIF or other agreed Incoterm and named place
Every definitive specification is controlled by the executed contract, certificate of analysis, assay or other agreed transaction document.
- 01
Identify the exact LME copper benchmark and pricing date or averaging period.
- 02
Confirm chemical specification, brand and exchange-registration status.
- 03
Apply the agreed premium or differential for origin, quantity and delivery point.
- 04
Add only the freight, insurance, inspection and other costs assigned under the agreed Incoterm.
Controlled transaction file
Documentation follows mutual diligence.
Sensitive buyer and supply documents are released in stages, through a controlled process appropriate to the transaction.
Producer, titleholder and origin business-verification (KYB) file
Supports the stated origin and authority to export or deliver the product.
Packing and bundle information
Confirms unit counts, gross and net weight, and shipment presentation.
Inspection protocol
Sets the independent verification scope, location and reporting standard.
Export and shipping documentation
Supports the stated origin and authority to export or deliver the product.
Commercial procedure and payment structure
Aligns pricing, payment, delivery and document sequence before contract.
Nexus prioritizes qualified end users and institutional counterparties with a defined requirement, authorized procurement contact and clear contracting entity.
Does 99.99% copper automatically mean LME Grade A?
No. Purity alone does not establish that a brand is LME registered or deliverable. The chemical specification, producer, brand and registration status must be disclosed separately.
Which LME price is used?
The contract must identify the benchmark precisely, such as the applicable Cash price or 3-Month reference, together with the pricing date or averaging period.
Can Nexus quote CIF pricing?
A CIF indication requires the destination port, shipment size, delivery window, insurance basis and confirmed freight. A firm quotation follows mutual business verification and supply confirmation.
Related intelligence
Understand the benchmark before comparing offers.
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Qualified enquiries
Discuss a qualified copper cathode requirement.
Provide the specification, trial and monthly volume, destination, delivery basis and contracting entity. Nexus will assess fit and identify the appropriate next step.