UK-based group seeking USD 7.9M trade finance for DLC-backed lithium & copper exports, expansion.Executive Summary
A UK-registered trading and facilitation company with established export operations in Southern Africa is seeking a USD 7.9 million structured trade finance facility to expand its lithium and copper concentrate exports under confirmed offtake contracts with reputable international buyers. The business operates through a dual structure — UK as its trading and financial coordination centre, and Southern Africa as the production and export base. Each shipment is supported by bank-issued Documentary Letters of Credit (DLCs), ensuring secure, traceable, and self-liquidating trade flows. The requested facility will finance pre-shipment procurement and export logistics, enabling the company to meet increased demand and expand shipment volumes. In parallel, the company plans to reinvest approximately USD 1 million from internal reserves and trade margins into the construction of three local mineral processing plants to increase value addition, quality control, and regional job creation. With a proven management team, consistent DLC-backed transactions, and a UK-regulated operational hub, this opportunity presents a low-risk, high-impact entry point into Africa’s rapidly growing battery metals export sector — combining secure trade finance with long-term asset development potential.
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Orrienne Edward
As Managing Director of Greenbridge Consortium Ltd, I oversees the company’s strategic operations, investor relations, and project origination activities across...
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This opportunity has been posted by a member of our Africa Business Community, Africa’s leading business network. We use AI to match our members to the most attractive business and investment opportunities in Africa. As a member you can add any number of business opportunities and will receive Africa business opportunities matched to your chosen country and business sector preferences. Membership is free. Our dashboards are powered by AFSIC – Investing in Africa, perhaps Africa’s most important investment event.
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About Us
This opportunity has been posted by a member of our Africa Business Community, Africa’s leading business network. We use AI to match our members to the most attractive business and investment opportunities in Africa. As a member you can add any number of business opportunities and will receive Africa business opportunities matched to your chosen country and business sector preferences. Membership is free. Our dashboards are powered by AFSIC – Investing in Africa, perhaps Africa’s most important investment event.
