C O M P A N Y P R O F I L E

A B O U T U S

What makes us tick

M
ineral Bank is renowned for being professional, reliable
and always delivering quality service. The enterprise
is an established player in the international raw
material markets and has been so for many years. We
strategically place warehouses that hold stocks to offer our target
market and render the best possible service.

We have always maintained a philosophy of taking the initiative and applying the
proactive approach to our clients. This is the reason we have not only survived but
have broadened our scope across various locations Mineral Bank has unique shipping
arrangements that enable us to provide smaller baskets of raw materials cost
effectively and particularly as mixed cargo shipments.

We pride our private ownership as it allows us to maintain meaningful relationships

with our clientele.
 Our quality assurance systems
O U R S E R V I C E S are ISO900 approved.

WE OFFER OUR VARIOUS

CLIENTS A COMPREHENSIVE
RANGE OF PRODUCTS:

• Silicone, chromium and

manganese alloys

• Silicon metal

• Coke and carbon products

• Micro silica

• Calcium silicon

• Magnesium-ferro silicon
L O N G T E R M A P P R O A C H

How We Go That Extra Mile

P
hysical trading is a long-term business.
Investment in and access to key
physical assets around the world is
central to our business model.
Management of ships, storage tanks,
mines and other logistical assets gives us a
business advantage while demonstrating
our commitment to the territories in
which we operate. Primarily run by local
management, our hubs are highly attuned
to the regions in which they operate; our
people are encouraged to take the initiative
in spotting opportunities and opening up
new areas of supply and demand. We believe
in the importance of responding to market
needs rather than trying to shape them.
 The ability to do so rests on the strength of the partnerships that we build and
the passionate interest that each trader takes in his or her area of expertise.
Our cultural diversity, and the many connections between our local trading
hubs and the markets they serve, provides a vast resource of detailed
information, which we integrate into a global picture of shifting trends.

Mineral Bank’s approach is to respond quickly and precisely to the

opportunities that arise through shortage or surplus, often by
releasing the reserves of a commodity that we have in storage
or diverting those in transit. The impact on the global economy
is a smoothing out of the peaks and troughs in global supply and
demand. Private ownership enables us to make rapid decisions as well as
to take long-term views on new markets and opportunities.
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ETHICAL BUSINESS CONDUCT

We value the principles of

accountability, honesty and integrity in

all aspects of our business. Our policy is

to conduct our business in a manner which

ensures:

• Fair treatment of all employees and clients

• Transparency of our business policies and practices

• High standards in all matters relating to health, safety and the

environment

• Ethical business practices throughout our operation

POLICIES SPECIFIC TO THE COMPANY

• Political Contribution – It is the Company’s policy not to make

contributions for political purposes.

• Community Investment and Charitable Donation – Through

support of local and national Charities, emphasis is placed on youth

development and medical research.

FAIR EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES

Mineral Bank aims to be an equal opportunities employer, to act fairly and to prevent
unlawful direct or indirect discrimination in any aspect of employment including
hours and place of work, recruitment, training, pay, benefits, promotion, discipline

and redundancy.

WORKPLACE HEALTH & SAFETY

• To provide adequate control of the health and safety risks arising from our work activities;

• to consult with employees on matters affecting health and safety;

• to provide and maintain safe plant and equipment;

• to ensure safe handling and use of substances;

• to provide information, instruction and supervision to employees;

• to ensure employees are competent to complete tasks, and to give adequate training;

• to prevent accidents and cases

of work-related ill health;

• to maintain safe and healthy

working conditions; and

• to review and revise this

policy as necessary at

regular intervals.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY
Mineral Bank is an international supplier of raw materials, operating from its head
office and from various sites operated by its agents and suppliers throughout Europe
and the Middle East. The main products of the company are chrome, manganese,
copper, iron and coal. Mineral Bank also supplies magnesium ferro silicon and selected
reclaimed products, which are sourced from environmentally responsible suppliers
and supplied to environmentally responsible customers. The company recognises
that its operations can result in negative impacts on the environment including the
generation of waste. It is Mineral Bank’s aim to comply with legislation and other
requirements, continue to reduce the negative environmental impacts of its business
and operate in an environmentally responsible manner.

QUALITY POLICY

• Consistently anticipate and meet the needs and expectations of its customers
• Continually improve its standards of product and performance throughout the
company including the development of working partnerships with its suppliers
• Comply with all necessary requirements including ISO9001 and REACH
• Review and establish its quality objectives during regular management reviews
• Ensure that this policy is communicated to, understood and implemented by all
employees throughout the company
Products we work with
DIAMONDS
The Mineral banks philosophy is that a diamond is far more
than a stone; more than a fortunate combination of time
and geology. Rather, it is a glittering beacon of celebration.
A symbol of life’s most cherished moments. Whether
it’s a pledge of everlasting love, a milestone marking the
birth of a child, a reminder of a treasured anniversary or a
memento to celebrate a life-changing journey.

LITHIUM
Lithium is an element valuable for the production of
glass, aluminum products, and batteries. It is mined
from ores of petalite (LiAl(Si2O5)2. Via our own claims
amd concessions within Zimbabwe we produce one of
the finest grades of lithium ore to date

NICKEL
Nickel is a medium-hard, ductile metal used extensively
in production of strong metal alloys. It has applications
throughout the construction industry.

Assessment: Essential for advanced fabrication

CHROME
Chromium is an extremely versatile element and its
alloys find a wide variety of uses in applications in the
steel and alloy, chemical and refractory industries.
Products we work with
MANGANESE
Manganese alloys increase the elasticity, hardness and
wear-resistance of steel.

COPPER
Copper mining in Africa goes back as far as antiquity,
where copper was a main commodity used in art, as
currency, and most importantly, in the making of bronze
– a copper alloy made by smelting and adding tin.

IRON
Iron is the world’s most commonly used metal - steel, of
which iron ore is the key ingredient, representing almost
95% of all metal used per year.

COAL
In addition to the extensive use of coal in the domestic
economy, some 28% of South Africa’s production is
exported internationally, mainly through the Richards
Bay Coal Terminal, making South Africa the fourth-
largest coal-exporter in the world.

RECLAIMED PRODUCE
We are often asked by our customers to assist with
the recycling of by-products produced from their own
production process.

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