Eight Critical Minerals. One Trusted Source.
Berium Minerals and Resources Ltd. maintains an active export portfolio spanning eight of the world’s most strategically important minerals, all sourced from Zambia and the Democratic Republic of Congo and exported to industrial buyers worldwide. Each product is independently sampled and assayed, fully documented from source to port, and supplied with the compliance records your procurement and ESG teams require.
Below is our full product profile. For specific grade ranges, form availability, minimum order quantities and pricing, contact our trade team.
Critical Minerals Portfolio
Copper Cu — Atomic No. 29
About the Mineral
Copper is the world’s third most widely used metal and the backbone of global electrification. The Zambia-DRC Copperbelt is the world’s most prolific copper-producing region outside the Andes. We export copper ore concentrate and blister copper from permitted Copperbelt operations, with grades verified by independent assay.
Key Industrial Applications
Electrical wiring and power cables · Electric vehicle motors and charging infrastructure · Renewable energy systems (solar, wind) · Industrial machinery and heat exchangers · Construction and plumbing · Telecommunications infrastructure
Cobalt Co — Atomic No. 27
About the Mineral
The DRC produces over 70% of the world’s cobalt, and Zambia accounts for a further significant share. Cobalt is a critical mineral for lithium-ion battery cathodes, superalloys and industrial chemicals. We supply cobalt hydroxide and cobalt concentrate from southern DRC and Zambia’s Copperbelt, where cobalt occurs as a by-product of copper mining.
Key Industrial Applications
Lithium-ion battery cathodes (NCM, LCO) for EVs and consumer electronics · Rechargeable battery production · Aerospace superalloys for jet engines · Hard metal cutting tools · Industrial catalysts · Magnetic alloys
Tantalite (Coltan) Ta — Atomic No. 73
About the Mineral
Columbite-tantalite (coltan) is the primary ore of tantalum, one of the world’s most strategically critical minerals. The eastern DRC holds an estimated 60–80% of global coltan reserves. We source coltan from verified ITSCI-programme sites across DRC and Zambia, with full conflict-minerals documentation. The global tantalum market is valued at USD 2.74 billion (2024) and growing at 7.9% CAGR to 2034.
Key Industrial Applications
Tantalum capacitors for smartphones, laptops and EVs (46% of all tantalum use) · Aerospace turbine blades and superalloys · Semiconductor fabrication · Medical implants and surgical instruments · Chemical processing equipment · 5G infrastructure components
Tin (Cassiterite) Sn — Atomic No. 50
About the Mineral
Cassiterite is the principal ore of tin, sourced from artisanal and small-scale mining operations in the DRC and Zambia. Tin is an ITSCI 3T conflict mineral subject to full traceability requirements. We supply cassiterite concentrate with documented chain of custody and ITSCI certification, sourced from registered and audited sites.
Key Industrial Applications
Electronic soldering and circuit board manufacturing · Food-grade tin coating for packaging · Lead-free solder alloys · Industrial bearings and coatings · Chemicals and PVC stabilisers · Bronze and pewter alloy production
Nickel Ni — Atomic No. 28
About the Mineral
Nickel demand has grown at 6–8% annually in recent years, driven by its critical role in EV battery cathode chemistries and stainless steel production. Zambia hosts nickel deposits associated with Copperbelt geology. We source nickel ore and concentrate from Zambian operations, with grades and specifications confirmed by independent assay.
Key Industrial Applications
EV battery cathodes (NMC chemistry) · Stainless steel production (68% of all nickel use) · Superalloys for aerospace and power generation · Electroplating and surface coatings · Industrial catalysts · Rechargeable battery manufacturing
Titanium Ti — Atomic No. 22
About the Mineral
Titanium ore (in ilmenite and rutile forms) is found in Zambia and the broader Central African region. Titanium is valued for its exceptional strength-to-weight ratio, corrosion resistance and biocompatibility. Global titanium demand is expanding rapidly across aerospace, defence, medical and emerging clean energy applications.
Key Industrial Applications
Aerospace and defence structural components · Medical and dental implants · Marine and offshore structures · Sports equipment and high-performance vehicles · Chemical processing equipment · Pigment production (TiO2) for paints and coatings
Zinc Zn — Atomic No. 30
About the Mineral
Zinc is the fourth most widely consumed metal globally, with Zambia hosting significant zinc deposits alongside its copper resources. Zinc ore and concentrate are exported from Zambian operations. Zinc plays an expanding role in battery technology (zinc-air batteries) alongside its established applications in steel protection and alloys.
Key Industrial Applications
Galvanising steel against corrosion · Die-casting alloys for automotive components · Brass and bronze production · Zinc-air battery technology · Agricultural micronutrients · Rubber manufacturing and chemical production
Manganese Mn — Atomic No. 25
About the Mineral
Africa holds approximately 40% of the world’s manganese reserves. Manganese is essential for steel production and is a rapidly growing component of EV battery chemistries, particularly in high-manganese and manganese-rich cathode materials designed to reduce cobalt dependence. We source manganese ore from Zambia and the DRC.
Key Industrial Applications
Steel alloying (essential for hardness and strength) · EV battery cathode materials (LMFP, NMC) · Manganese dioxide for dry-cell batteries · Aluminium alloy production · Water treatment chemicals · Fertilisers and animal feed supplements
All products are available for spot and long-term contract supply. Independent pre-shipment sampling, third-party assaying and full export documentation are standard. Contact our commercial team for grade specifications, minimum order quantities, pricing and availability.