Copper Matte
Base Metals · HS 7401 · verified suppliers & live price
About Copper Matte
Copper matte is an intermediate smelting product containing 40-70% copper, produced by roasting and concentrating copper sulfide ores. It serves as feedstock for copper refineries and electrowinning facilities. Major producers include Peru, Chile, Zambia, and Indonesia, with significant volumes also originating from Russia and Poland. Traded grades are classified by copper content percentage and impurity levels, particularly iron and sulfur concentrations. The primary commercial use is conversion to pure copper cathodes through flash smelting or electrorefining. Buyers should verify sulfur content specifications, as excess sulfur increases refining complexity and operational costs, directly impacting final copper quality and recovery rates.
Specifications
- Grade / spec
- 40-50% Cu, smelter
- HS code
- 7401
- Trading unit
- MT
- Category
- Base Metals
- Pricing basis
- Genesis Index reference
- Buyer protection
- Escrow.com · inspection on release
Genesis Sourcing Intelligence™
On the Genesis network, Copper Matte currently matches 59 verified suppliers across 6 countries, with an indicative benchmark price. Its Genesis Sourcing Index of 76/100 reflects strong sourcing availability — expect fast, competitive firm offers, every one escrow-protected.
Computed live from the Genesis network — verified‑supplier availability, geographic reach and price transparency. Recalculated continuously; found only on Genesis.
Verified Copper Matte suppliers
Frequently asked questions
What is the current price of Copper Matte?
Copper Matte is priced at approximately $2,974.8 per MT on the live Genesis Index. Request a quote for a firm, escrow-protected offer.
How available is Copper Matte to source?
Copper Matte carries a Genesis Sourcing Index of 76/100 (Strong), based on 59 verified suppliers across 6 countries on the network and live benchmark pricing. Sourcing is strong — competitive firm offers typically return fast.
Who are verified suppliers of Copper Matte?
Genesis Trade lists verified Copper Matte suppliers and exporters worldwide, including COPPER STAR GENERAL TRADING LLC, Premium Copper Traders Pty Ltd, The Trustee For Leigh Creek Copper Resources Trust, Sutherland Copper Traders Pty Ltd. Every transaction is escrow-protected.
How do I buy Copper Matte safely?
Request a quote on Genesis Trade. Payment is held by Escrow.com — a US-licensed, regulated escrow provider — and released only after independent inspection and your confirmation of the goods.