Commodity 1Zinc Ore
For Industrial and Commercial Uses
Zinc ore is a mineral that contains zinc; the most common form is sphalerite, a sulfide mineral of zinc. Zinc ore is found in sedimentary, igneous, and metamorphic rocks, with the most extensive veins in Australia, Asia, and the United States. Zinc is refined from the ore by froth flotation, washing, and electrowinning. It is a versatile metal used in galvanization, die casting, brass making, fertilizers, and medicine.
The global zinc metal market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 5.3% from 2023 to 2030, with the total market value estimated at $12.3 billion in 2023 — up 49.5% from $8.25 billion in 2020. Growth is being driven by increased demand from construction, automotive, and electronics industries, supply constraints from mine closures, and rising prices of alternative metals like copper and nickel.
Nigeria has about 6 million tons of zinc reserves, with deposits located in eight states, particularly in the Benue Trough in central Nigeria, which also hosts significant amounts of lead, silver, and other minerals. There has been renewed interest in developing Nigeria's zinc reserves in recent years as global demand and prices rise.
Why Buy Zinc Ore From Commodity 1?
Nigeria's estimated reserves of untapped zinc ore stand at 6 million tons, commonly found in deposits, erosion deposits, and minerals transported by water. Commodity 1 provides zinc ore directly from the mine site to the global market. There are no middlemen involved, only our staff on the ground. We aim to be our customers' zinc ore supplier and offer the best prices for our buyers.
| Element | Average Content (wt %) |
|---|---|
| Zinc | 5–15% |
| Sulfur | 25–35% |
| Iron | 10–20% |
| Lead | 0–5% |
| Copper | 0–5% |
| Cadmium | 0.1–0.5% |
| Indium | 0.01–0.1% |
| Gallium | 0.001–0.01% |
Packaging & Delivery
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Packaging | Lumps / chips |
| Port | Lagos Apapa Port, Nigeria |
| Bags | 50 kg |
| Container | 20 ft |
| Quantity | 20–100 MT per month |
| Lead time | 30 days |
Physical & Chemical Properties
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Color | Brown, yellow, black, red, green, or colorless |
| Luster | Resinous to adamantine |
| Hardness | 3.5–4 (Mohs) |
| Density | 3.9–4.2 g/cm³ |
| Melting point | 419.5°C |
| Boiling point | 907°C |
| Atomic number | 30 |
| Atomic mass | 65.38 g/mol |
| Chemical formula | ZnS, ZnO, ZnCO₃, Zn₂(OH)₂SiO₃ |
Industrial Uses
| Industry | Use of Zinc Ore |
|---|---|
| Construction | Galvanizing steel, brass and bronze alloys, die-casting alloys |
| Automotive | Galvanizing steel, brass and bronze alloys, batteries |
| Electrical and electronics | Solder, printed circuit boards, magnetic shielding |
| Chemical | Paints, plastics, and rubber |
| Agriculture | Fertilizers and animal feed supplements |
| Healthcare | Bandages, creams, and ointments |
| Packaging | Cans, bottles, and closures |
| Other | Coins, jewelry, and zippers |