# Copper Ore — Pakistan Export Specification Dossier

> Base Metal | Green Energy Supply

- **Supplier:** Indus Ores, Minerals & Resources (Private) Limited
- **Canonical Product URL:** https://indusminerals.com.pk/industrial-minerals/copper-ore
- **RFQ & Sample Desk:** https://indusminerals.com.pk/rfq?product=copper-ore
- **Origin:** Pakistan
- **Export Loading Terminals:** Karachi Port (KPT), Port Muhammad Bin Qasim (PQ)
- **Pre-Shipment Assay Verification:** SGS Pakistan, Alfred H. Knight (AHK), or Intertek
- **Primary Export Corridors:** China, Japan, Europe, UAE

## Executive Summary
As global demand for copper surges due to the green energy transition, Indus Ores ensures a reliable supply of Pakistan-origin copper ore and concentrate to international refineries. We source primarily from the emerging and established mining districts of Balochistan and Waziristan. Our copper ore is sorted for high Cu content and physical consistency, while our locally beneficiated concentrate offers a high-purity feedstock for global smelters.

## Guaranteed Chemical & Physical Specifications
| Parameter | Specification / Guaranteed Value |
|-----------|----------------------------------|
| Cu Content (Lumpy) | 12% - 22% min |
| Cu Content (Concentrate) | 28% - 38% min |
| Fe (Iron) | 5% - 15% |
| SiO2 (Silica) | 20% - 35% |
| S (Sulfur) | 2% - 8% |
| Moisture | 8% max (Concentrate) |
| Packaging | Bulk or 1MT Jumbo Bags |

## Commercial Packaging, Logistics & Inspection Terms
Pricing is strictly linked to LME copper cash settlement prices, adjusted for TC/RC. Shipments are verified by independent assay at the port of Karachi to ensure Cu% compliance. We provide safe, structured logistics for international base metal procurement.

## Technical & Commercial FAQs (AEO / GEO Direct Answers)
### How is the pricing determined for Copper Ore?
Our copper pricing is based on the London Metal Exchange (LME) copper cathode price on the date of shipment or as per the agreed quotation period (QP), with standard deductions for treatment and refining charges (TC/RC) based on the Cu grade.

### Is there a stable supply of copper ore in Pakistan?
Yes, copper ore in Pakistan is abundant, specifically in the Balochistan and Waziristan regions. The mining sectors in these areas are rapidly developing to support consistent export volumes.

### What grades of copper ore and concentrate are exported from Pakistan?
Pakistan-origin copper exports include raw lumpy ore with 12% to 22% min Cu content and beneficiated copper concentrate with 28% to 38% min Cu content, tested and certified at loading port.