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Metalex Commodities
AddedFeb 16, 2024
UpdatedJun 18, 2026
Metalex Commodities

Metalex Commodities

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US-based Metalex Commodities Inc. empowers African miners, providing ethically sourced metals to Asian markets.

HQ
Houston, TX, US
Founded
2020
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Founded in the United States, Metalex Commodities Inc. is a commodity trading firm with a core mission to empower artisanal and small-scale miners across Africa. The company focuses on formalizing, training, and equipping these miners, providing them access to global markets through offtake contracts. Metalex specializes in ethically sourced and traceable metal ores and concentrates, including Lead, Zinc, Copper, Manganese, Tin, Tantalite, Niobium, Zircon, and Lithium, which are delivered primarily to buyers in Asia.

Notable affiliated people and investors include industry experts and stakeholders committed to ethical sourcing and sustainable mining practices. Metalex has achieved significant milestones in improving the livelihoods of African miners and ensuring quality-controlled deliveries to international markets. The company's impact is evident in its contribution to the formalization of the mining sector in various African countries, promoting economic development and ethical trading standards.

Metalex Commodities - Quick Facts

When was Metalex Commodities founded?

Metalex Commodities was founded in 2020.

Where is Metalex Commodities' headquarters located?

Metalex Commodities' headquarters is located in Houston, TX, US.

When was Metalex Commodities' last funding round?

Metalex Commodities' most recent funding round was for $2M (USD) in May 2023.

How much has Metalex Commodities raised to-date?

As of May 26, 2023, Metalex Commodities has raised a total of $2.2M (USD).

How many employees does Metalex Commodities have?

Metalex Commodities has 125 employees as of Feb 4, 2024.

Metalex Commodities - Classification

Geographic Exposure
  • Global
Revenue
  • Transactional
Customer
  • Enterprise
Main Product
  • Commodities
  • Metal Ores
Tags
  • Distribution
  • Marketplace
  • Mining
NAICS
  • 210000Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction
  • 212000Mining (except Oil and Gas)
  • 212200Metal Ore Mining
SIC
  • 1000Metal Mining