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Critical Minerals & Concentrates

Forward Capability

Mica, lithium carbonate, manganese, copper concentrate, and other strategic minerals sourced from our global qualified supplier network — aligned with the UK's Vision 2035 Critical Minerals Strategy.

Overview

Vertex Metals markets a forward sourcing capability across critical minerals and mineral concentrates, aligned with the UK's Vision 2035 Critical Minerals Strategy. These materials support the UK's clean energy transition, battery manufacturing, electronics, and defence supply chains.

These materials are available to source on enquiry from our qualified global supplier network. They are not day-one active inventory — each enquiry is assessed against AML/KYC, ESG, and supplier-qualification standards before any commitment is made. This is not a box-ticking exercise: it is a genuine requirement, and we do not commit to any sourcing that does not meet our standards.

UK demand for critical minerals is growing sharply, driven by EV battery manufacturing, grid storage, and the offshore wind supply chain. Vertex Metals is positioning to be a qualified, compliant route to these materials as that demand scales.

Critical minerals present elevated ESG risk. Our approach:

  • Mica: sourced exclusively from Responsible Mica Initiative certified suppliers or equivalent. No exceptions, no uncertified mica.
  • Lithium & copper concentrate: documented ESG due diligence including origin verification, mining-site assessments, and OECD guidance compliance.
  • All materials: AML/KYC, sanctions screening, and supply chain traceability applied to every supplier at onboarding.

Key End-Use Applications

EV battery manufacturing (lithium)
Grid storage systems (manganese, lithium)
Electronics & insulation (mica)
Copper smelting feedstock (concentrate)
Steel production (chromite, bauxite)
Renewable energy supply chains

UK Critical Minerals Strategy

The UK Government's Vision 2035 identifies 18 critical minerals essential to the clean energy transition and national security. Vertex Metals is building sourcing capability across several of these categories. Read our sustainability approach →

Materials Available on Enquiry

  • Copper concentrate (South America / India)
  • Lithium carbonate & battery precursors
  • Mica (certified responsible sourcing only)
  • Manganese ore
  • Chromite / chromium
  • Bauxite

Discuss Requirements

Tell us the material, specification, quantity, and intended use and we will assess sourcing feasibility and respond within two business days.

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All enquiries are subject to our AML/KYC counterparty onboarding process and ESG supplier qualification. View compliance policy.