Our Approach

How We Bring Resources to Market

IMNT connects producers in high-growth economies with global buyers through a structured, transparent trading model — built on direct relationships, disciplined logistics, and a global network spanning Africa, Europe, the Middle East and the Americas.

Our Trading Model

Spot Trades and Structured Offtake

Depending on volume, geography and the needs of each producer, IMNT structures transactions through one of two commercial approaches.

Direct Sourcing

Spot & Direct Trades

IMNT works directly with producers to secure verified supply for individual shipments, giving buyers a shorter, more transparent chain than layered intermediary networks typically offer.

Offtake Agreements

Structured, Long-Term Volume

For larger or recurring volumes, IMNT structures offtake arrangements that give producers reliable, contracted demand and give buyers consistent, forecastable supply over time.

A More Efficient Trading Structure

Fewer Intermediaries, Shorter Chains

By working directly with resource owners and producers, IMNT seeks to reduce unnecessary layers of intermediation and transaction friction between source and market. This approach can improve commercial efficiency, shorten the chain between origin and buyer, and support more competitive market access.

The Process

From Source to Market

A consistent four-stage process applied to every transaction, regardless of resource, volume or destination market.

01

Source

Identifying and engaging verified producers and exporters directly in the regions where each resource originates.

02

Verify

Confirming quality, quantity and documentation, and applying the due-diligence steps outlined in our Responsible Sourcing framework.

03

Structure

Agreeing the commercial terms — pricing formula, Incoterm, delivery schedule — that fit each buyer's operational needs.

04

Deliver

Coordinating logistics, customs and shipping through to final delivery, with tracking and documentation at every stage.

Logistics & Delivery

Reliable Delivery, Wherever the Buyer Is

IMNT coordinates the full logistics chain — inland transport, port handling, ocean freight and customs — so buyers can rely on a single point of contact from contract to delivery.

Incoterms structured to fit the buyer — including FOB, CFR, CIF and DAP
Port and inland logistics coordinated across every region we serve
Delivery timelines confirmed per shipment, based on resource, route and volume
Full shipment documentation and tracking through to final delivery
Transactions structured to minimise unnecessary financing complexity and reduce friction between resource owners and international buyers
Escrow or other payment-security arrangements available where appropriate to the transaction and counterparty profile

Payment and delivery conditions are structured on a transaction-by-transaction basis according to the resource, origin, destination and contractual requirements. Exact Incoterms, ports and lead times are confirmed per transaction.

Long-Term Value Creation

Beyond the Transaction

IMNT's commercial activities are designed to create sustainable value across the resource supply chain. Where applicable, certain trading arrangements form part of broader contractual and institutional structures supporting long-term development objectives.

Where We Operate

Global Market Access

IMNT connects producing regions with buyers through an active presence spanning four continents.

Africa

Direct relationships with producers and exporters across our core sourcing regions.

Europe

Access to industrial buyers, refiners and trading counterparties across the EU and UK.

Middle East

A growing network of buyers and logistics partners across the Gulf region.

Americas

Commercial relationships with industrial buyers across North and South America.

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