For many years 8SI has had a strong presence on the African continent building relationship with key partners; so that we can prepare, organize, and ship rare metals such as Gold, Copper, Lithium and Cobalt. Trust our team to meet your expectations and needs.
COBALT
Cobalt is a metal that has been used ever since Georg Brandt, originally from Sweden, succeeded in the first extraction of Cobalt in 1735. Throughout history, it’s been used for jewelry, as a paint and a glass tint because of its distinctive blue hue. Its name is derived from German miners who called it kobold or goblin ore because of its dangerous arsenic fumes when it was smelted.
Mined from the earth’s crust cobalt is reduced to a hard silver-grey lustrous metal used in many industrial products. This metal has an extremely high melting point of 1495℃. Its ferromagnetic properties make it an ideal raw material for the manufacture of magnets. It is ductile and conducts electricity easily.
The Democratic Republic of Congo together with Zambia produce more than fifty percent of the world’s cobalt supply. Industrially produced cobalt comes as a byproduct of nickel production. This provides more than fifty-five percent of Cobalt production in the world, making cobalt a common mineral.
Cobalt is, however, a very important metal that straddles many industrial applications, from space engineering to smartphone production, from animal nutrition to radiology and nuclear reactors. Its use is found in day-to-day electronic items like microphones, loudspeakers, and laptops. Because of its extreme heat resistant capabilities, it’s an important alloy in the production of space vehicles and rocket engines.
LITHIUM
Lithium was discovered in 1817 by Johan August Arfwedson. The latter made the discovery of a new salt contained in the minerals of lepidotite, petalite and spodumene. This element was later isolated by William Thomas Brande and Humphry Davy.
This metal is not present in abundance in the earth’s crust, much less than nickel and copper. Many of its physical and chemical properties are more similar to those of alkaline earth metals compared to its own group. Lithium is characterized by very high specific heat and thermal conductivity, low viscosity and low density.
As an alkali, lithium is used in the industrial sector in view of its properties. It is also used for polishing porcelain. In alkaline batteries, it is used as an additive to extend battery life. It is used in some forms of welding, for example brass welding. It is also one of the main components of lithium-ion batteries (anode), especially in mobile electronics.
Until the 1990s the lithium chemical and metal market was dominated by American production from mineral deposits, but by the turn of the 21st century most production was derived from non-U.S. sources; Australia, Chile, and Portugal were the world’s largest suppliers. (Bolivia has half the world’s lithium deposits but is not a major producer of lithium.) The major commercial form is lithium carbonate, Li2CO3, produced from ores or brines by a number of different processes. Addition of hydrochloric acid (HCl) produces lithium chloride, which is the compound used to produce lithium metal by electrolysis. Lithium metal is produced by electrolysis of a fused mixture of lithium and potassium chlorides. The lower melting point of the mixture (400–420 °C, or 750–790 °F) compared with that of pure lithium chloride (610 °C, or 1,130 °F) permits lower-temperature operation of the electrolysis.
COPPER
The 8th Sense Group has established itself as a reliable and reputable player in the Copper industry, with a strong focus on sourcing and delivering high-quality Copper products to meet the growing demand. Their wide-ranging expertise in Copper, from Copper Ore to Copper Blister and Copper Cathode, has allowed them to secure key partnerships and supply chains across the globe.
One of their key operations is in Africa, where they have established strong connections with local suppliers and partners to ensure a steady supply of top-quality Copper products. From Bonded Warehouses to direct delivery to clients, the 8th Sense Group offers a range of options to suit the specific needs of their customers.
With years of experience in the industry and a proven track record of delivering top-quality Copper products, the 8th Sense Group is a reliable and trustworthy partner for anyone looking to buy Copper in any form. Whether you’re a small business or a large corporation, the 8th Sense Group has the expertise and resources to meet your Copper needs and exceed your expectations.
So, if you’re looking to buy Copper, look no further than the 8th Sense Group. With their global reach, reliable partnerships, and unwavering commitment to quality, they are the clear choice for anyone looking to buy Copper in any form.
GOLD
Gold is a precious metal coveted throughout history for its vibrant color, malleability, and relative scarcity. It has industrial applications in electronics and computing, and is enduringly popular as a jewelry-manufacturing component. Gold has always been used as a monetary instrument, as well as a safe haven asset due to its tendency to retain or increase its value during periods of market turbulence.
For thousands of years, humans have placed a high premium on gold. It has represented the currency of some of the world’s most famed civilizations, such as the empires of Ancient Egypt and Rome. More recently, from the late 19th century up until the outbreak of World War One, the value of currencies have been anchored to a specific amount of gold.
Starting at the end of the World War Two, most of the planet’s largest economies operated within a financial system based on a set gold price, which was tied to the US Dollar. This only ended in 1971, when the US opted to stop aligning its dollar with the commodity.
While the precious metal no longer functions as an official currency, the gold price remains a highly influential element in financial markets and world economies.
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