search for buyers of solid minerals

If you’re looking to sell solid minerals, here are some effective ways to find buyers:

1. Online Marketplaces & Trade Platforms
– Alibaba ([www.alibaba.com](https://www.alibaba.com)) – Global B2B platform for mineral buyers.
– TradeKey ([www.tradekey.com](https://www.tradekey.com)) – Connects mineral sellers with international buyers.
– ExportHub ([www.exporthub.com](https://www.exporthub.com)) – Lists mining and mineral buyers.
– Minerals.net ([www.mials.net](https://www.minerals.net)) – Specialized in mineral trading.

2. Industry Directories & Associations
– International Council on Mining and Metals (ICMM) ([www.icmm.com](https://www.icmm.com))
– Mining Association of Your Country (e.g., National Mining Association in the U.S.)
– Chamber of Mines (Check for local chapters)

3. Government & Export Promotion Agencies
– Contact your country’s Ministry of Mines or Natural Resources.
– Check with export promotion agencies (e.g., Nigeria’s Solid Minerals Development Fund, USGS in the U.S.).

4. Trade Shows & Conferences
– PDAC (Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada)
– MINExpo International
– African Mining Indaba

5. LinkedIn & Professional Networks
– Search for “Mineral Buyers,” “Commodity Traders,” or “Mining Companies” on LinkedIn.
– Join mining and mineral trading groups.

6. Commodity Brokers & Trading Companies
Companies like:
– Glencore
– Trafigura
– Cargill Metals
Often deal in bulk mineral purchases.

7. Local Buyers & Smelting Companies
If you have a specific mineral (e.g., gold, iron ore, lithium), search for local refineries or smelting companies.

8. Social Media & Forums
– Reddit’s r/mining
– Facebook groups like “Global Mineral Buyers and Sellers”

Would you like help refining your search based on a specific mineral or region? Let me know!