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Thermal coal
South African export coal matched to buyer specifications, including RB1, RB2 and RB3 enquiries where supply is verified.
Lumpy & sizedCV / ash / sulphur specsBulk volumes
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South African mine-to-market commodity desk
South African minerals.
Structured for global trade.
Onlylocal Enterprise connects qualified international buyers with South African mineral supply and coordinates the commercial path from first negotiation to export logistics.
SAMine supply focus
3Core commodities
End-to-endTrade coordination
Trade pathway
Active desk
01 / SOURCESouth African mine
Supply & quality verification
02 / MOVEInland logistics
Inspection & documentation
03 / EXPORTPort handover
Our commodity desk
Focused on mineral supply
from South Africa.
We work from confirmed buyer requirements. Every opportunity remains subject to supplier authority, product verification, availability and mutually agreed commercial terms.
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Chrome ore
Chrome concentrate and lumpy ore sourced against agreed Cr₂O₃ grade, sizing, moisture and delivery requirements.
ConcentrateLumpy oreSpecification-led
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Manganese ore
Manganese ore opportunities from South African producers, structured around grade, sizing and monthly tonnage.
Lumpy & finesGrade verifiedContract supply
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Other South African bulk minerals can be considered against a complete, verifiable buyer requirement.
Submit a requirement ↗What we coordinate
One commercial thread.
Mine gate to export gate.
We remain close to both sides of the transaction, keeping responsibilities, information and deadlines aligned while specialist providers execute their regulated scopes.
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Trade facilitation
Buyer and seller introductions, mandates, term alignment, meeting coordination and protected negotiations.
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Commercial structuring
Price basis, commission structure, payment instruments, inspections, contract milestones and risk allocation.
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Quality coordination
Product specifications, lab reports, sampling, independent inspection and quantity documentation.
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Logistics management
Road or rail planning, approved transporters, stockpile interfaces, port handling and shipment readiness.
The Onlylocal process
A controlled route
to a workable transaction.
Our process is designed to remove ambiguity early—before unnecessary cost, travel or sensitive documents are committed.
Buyer mandate
We establish the exact commodity, specification, monthly volume, destination, Incoterm, payment method and decision-maker.
Mine-side sourcing
We identify suitable South African mine or authorised supplier opportunities and coordinate an initial capability review.
Verification
Company documents, authority to sell, product data, lab reports and supply capacity are reviewed before commercial progression.
Negotiation
We align price, commissions, delivery basis, inspection, payment security, timelines and contractual responsibilities.
Logistics planning
Road or rail movement, stockpile, handling, weighbridge, inspection and port interfaces are coordinated with appointed specialists.
Export handover
We track documentation and milestones through port delivery or vessel loading, according to the agreed scope and Incoterm.
Why Onlylocal
Local market reach.
Global deal discipline.
Onlylocal Enterprise (Pty) Ltd is a South African commodity trading and facilitation company. We help serious buyers navigate the country's fragmented supply and logistics environment with a single, accountable commercial point of contact.
Our role is practical: understand the requirement, find credible alignment, protect the engagement and coordinate progress to the contracted delivery point.
OUR OPERATING PRINCIPLES
- ✓South African mine and authorised-supplier focus
- ✓Clear buyer and seller mandate discipline
- ✓Specification and document-led screening
- ✓Commercially practical deal coordination
- ✓Milestone visibility from source to port
- ✓Confidential engagement and non-circumvention support
Important scope note
Supply, price, quality, allocation and logistics remain subject to verification and signed agreements. Regulated inspections, transport, customs and port services are performed by appropriately appointed providers.
For international buyers
Send a requirement
we can qualify.
- 01Commodity and full specification
- 02Trial and monthly contract volume
- 03Preferred Incoterm and destination port
- 04Target price or pricing basis
- 05Payment instrument and issuing bank
- 06Company profile and buyer mandate
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Have a genuine buying mandate?
Share the requirement and company details. We will review the fit and advise the next practical step.
Email our commodity desk ↗TELEPHONE / WHATSAPP+27 63 902 9097
OFFICE186 Cato Road, Glenwood
Durban, South Africa
Durban, South Africa