What we source.
Two families of commodity, sourced to your grade, volume and destination.
Iron ore & pellets
Lump, fines and pellets sourced to specification for mills and traders.
Coal & coke
Thermal and metallurgical grades, sourced against your calorific and ash requirements.
Aggregates & industrial minerals
Construction aggregate and bulk industrial minerals for volume supply.
Raw & unprocessed ores
Run-of-mine and raw ores matched to processors and off-takers.
Copper
Cathode, wire rod and copper scrap from verified producers and yards.
Aluminium
Primary ingots, billets and alloy, sourced to your casting specification.
Zinc & tin
Refined metal and concentrate for industrial buyers and smelters.
Chrome & ferro-alloys
Chrome ore and ferro-alloys sourced for stainless and steel production.
What we handle.
You send the requirement. We run everything from finding the right supplier to putting the material in front of you.
Sourcing & supply
We match your requirement to vetted producers and suppliers, then act as the accountable middle so you deal with one team.
Supplier & provenance checks
Counterparty due diligence, KYC and origin verification before any commitment is made.
Contracts & commercial terms
Clear terms, pricing basis, payment structure and Incoterms, set out in plain English.
Logistics & delivery
Inspection, freight and delivery managed through to the agreed port or site.
How it works.
Requirement in
Send the commodity, grade, volume and destination. We reply within 30 minutes.
Sourced & verified
We shortlist vetted suppliers and verify counterparty, origin and KYC.
Terms agreed
Pricing, payment structure and Incoterms confirmed in a clear contract.
Delivered
We manage inspection, freight and delivery to the agreed port or site.
Commodities we cover.
Why buy through Apex.
One accountable contact
No chain of intermediaries. One team owns the trade from requirement to delivery.
Vetted supplier network
Producers and suppliers are checked on counterparty, origin and track record.
Provenance & compliance
KYC and origin verification built into every deal, not bolted on afterwards.
Transparent terms
Pricing basis and structure set out clearly. You know what you are agreeing to.
UK-based
Apex Options Ltd, registered in England and Wales, contracting under English law.
30-minute reply
Every requirement answered by a human within 30 minutes, day or night.
Common questions.
What does the Apex Options minerals division source?
Two families of commodity. Bulk raw materials including iron ore and pellets, coal and coke, aggregates, industrial minerals and raw ores, and base and industrial metals including copper, aluminium, zinc, tin, chrome ore and ferro-alloys. Everything is sourced to your grade, volume and destination.
How does buying metals or minerals through Apex Options work?
You send a requirement with the commodity, grade, volume and destination. A human replies within 30 minutes. We shortlist vetted suppliers, verify counterparty, origin and KYC, agree clear commercial terms and Incoterms, then manage inspection, freight and delivery to the agreed port or site. You deal with one accountable contact throughout.
Do you verify suppliers and provenance?
Yes. Counterparty due diligence, KYC and origin verification are completed before any commitment is made. Provenance and compliance are built into every deal rather than bolted on afterwards.
Which Incoterms and delivery options do you handle?
The pricing basis and Incoterms are agreed for each deal to suit the trade. Apex then manages inspection, freight and delivery through to the agreed port or site.
Where is Apex Options based?
The United Kingdom. Apex Options Ltd is registered in England and Wales, with a registered office in London, and contracts under English law.
How quickly will I get a response to a requirement?
A human replies to every requirement within 30 minutes, day or night. It is free to enquire, with no obligation.
The other division.
Need metals or minerals sourced?
Send the specification. A human at Apex Options replies within 30 minutes, day or night. Free to enquire, no obligation.
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