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9 Capital
Illustrative working open-pit mineral mine

02Minerals & precious metals

Physical commodities.Structured transactions.

A commercial framework for minerals and precious metals, including gold, that considers product quality, counterparties and transaction requirements.

Our trading focus

Product fundamentals.Transaction discipline.

Physical commodities trading is a distinct component of the 9 Capital business model.

The assessment begins with the product and the proposed transaction. Specifications, origin, documentation, counterparty suitability and commercial terms are considered alongside logistics and settlement requirements.

Illustrative unbranded cast gold bars
Illustrative imagery; not company inventory

Precious metals

Gold trading.A defined commercial framework.

For gold opportunities, the commercial assessment includes product form, purity, quantity and provenance. Documentation, verification requirements, pricing, settlement and delivery responsibilities must also be clearly defined before a transaction can be evaluated.

  • Specification
  • Provenance
  • Commercial terms
  • Delivery

Mineral opportunities

Assess the material.Evaluate the transaction.

Mineral products and trade routes are assessed individually for each opportunity.

  • 01Material

    Specification & quality

    Define the mineral, grade, form, quantity and supporting technical documentation.

  • 02Relationships

    Sourcing & counterparties

    Understand supplier and buyer roles, provenance and the requirements of each party.

  • 03Movement

    Delivery & coordination

    Clarify the route, delivery terms, logistics responsibilities and documentation.

Commercial framework

A transaction frameworkbuilt around the fundamentals.

  1. 01

    Define

    Identify the product, specification, volume and intended trade.

  2. 02

    Evaluate

    Review counterparties, provenance and supporting documentation.

  3. 03

    Structure

    Agree on the pricing basis, payment arrangements, delivery terms and each party’s responsibilities.

  4. 04

    Coordinate

    Align testing, documentation, logistics and settlement requirements.

Starting a discussion

Information that supportsa meaningful assessment.

Prepare a trading enquiry
What should a gold enquiry include?

Include the product form, stated purity, quantity and location, together with your role, available documentation and proposed commercial terms.

What information matters for mineral opportunities?

Mineral type, grade, volume, origin, availability, testing information, delivery location and the proposed role of each counterparty.

Does this website list current inventory or prices?

No. This website describes our business focus. Product availability, specifications and commercial terms must be established for each opportunity.

Who can start a partnership conversation?

Prospective suppliers, buyers and commercial partners with a clearly described mineral or precious metals opportunity.

The next conversation

Start with yourcommercial objectives.