Physical commodities trading · Latin America

Sourcing and trading of metals, minerals and fertilizers

We connect physical commodity buyers and sellers across Latin America.

4Product families
LatAmRegional origination
B2BPhysical buy & sell
What we do

A solid counterparty at every stage of the physical flow

We structure physical deals end to end: origination, international logistics and compliance at every stage.

Origination

Direct access to producers and miners across Latin America, with long-term relationships and on-the-ground knowledge.

Trading

Physical buying and selling connecting regional supply with buyers in Asia, Europe and the Americas.

Logistics & execution

Coordination of inspection, transport and Incoterms (FOB / CIF / CFR) to destination port.

Compliance

Due diligence, KYC/AML and independent inspection (SGS and equivalents) on every deal.

Structuring

Contracts and commercial terms tailored to each operation and counterparty.

Risk management

We understand price, timing and counterparty risk in every physical deal.

About ECB LLC

Physical trading with a trader's judgment, not a broker's

ECB LLC is built on hands-on experience at physical commodity desks. We understand the risk, timing and logistics of every cargo, and we operate with the discipline of those who put their name behind each deal.

01Latin America focusOrigination in one of the world's most relevant mining regions.
02Both sides: buy and sellWe trade both sides of the physical market, not just intermediation.
03Long-term relationshipsWe build reputation deal by deal, with full transparency.
Strategic capability

M&A and strategic mining assets

We originate and advise on transactions over strategic mining assets in Latin America —concessions, projects and operating mines— connecting international capital, particularly from Asia, with regional opportunities.

M&A FAQ
01
Asset originationWe identify concessions, projects and mining operations with strategic potential.
02
Due diligenceTechnical, legal and market assessment of the asset and counterparty.
03
Structuring & capitalWe structure the transaction and connect it with international capital and offtake agreements.
15+Physical products traded
4Families: metals, precious, minerals, fertilizers
KYC/AMLCompliance on every counterparty
How we operate

From source to destination port

An orderly, traceable process that protects both sides of the deal.

01

Origination & KYC

We identify product, volume and counterparty, with full due diligence.

02

Structuring

We set price, Incoterm, quality and payment terms of the contract.

03

Inspection & logistics

Independent inspection, transport and shipping documentation.

04

Settlement

Delivery and settlement per agreed terms. Deal closed.

Buying or selling?

Let's talk about your commercial needs

We do not sell through the website. To source or place product, write to us directly.

Products

Physical commodities portfolio

We trade base metals, precious metals, minerals and bulk, and fertilizers. Physical buying and selling, at origin and destination. Volumes and grades subject to contract.

Family 01

Base metals

Cathodes, concentrates and refined metal connected to smelters and global industrial demand.

Cu

Copper

Grade A cathodes and copper concentrate.

Base metal
Zn

Zinc

Concentrate and SHG zinc.

Base metal
Pb

Lead

Lead concentrate and ingot.

Base metal
Sn

Tin

Concentrate and refined metal.

Base metal
Family 02

Precious metals

Responsible origination of precious metals with traceability and compliance.

Au

Gold

Doré gold and bars per specification.

Precious
Ag

Silver

Silver bars and concentrate by-product.

Precious
Family 03

Minerals & bulk

Dry bulk and strategic minerals for steelmaking, batteries and industry.

Fe

Iron ore

Fines and lump, various Fe grades.

Bulk
Mn

Manganese

Manganese ore for steelmaking.

Bulk
Li

Lithium

Spodumene concentrate and carbonate.

Mineral
Al

Bauxite

Metallurgical bauxite for alumina.

Bulk
Family 04

Fertilizers

Nutrients for Latin American agriculture, connecting global production with regional demand.

N

Urea

Granular and prilled, 46% N.

Fertilizer
MAP

MAP

Monoammonium phosphate.

Fertilizer
DAP

DAP

Diammonium phosphate.

Fertilizer

Looking for a specific product or have volume to place?

Contact

Let's talk about your deal

We do not buy or sell through the site. To source product, place volume or explore a deal, write to us directly and we'll reply promptly.

Coverage
Latin America · Global markets
Focus
Metals · Minerals · Fertilizers
Response
Business hours (GMT-3)

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