Important Disclosure. For corporate sponsors and accredited investors. Not a public offer. Local restrictions may apply. Prepared by FG Capital Advisors, August 2025.
Trade Finance for Copper Transactions
FG Capital Advisors is a boutique investment bank focused on bankable trade finance for copper flows. We cover concentrate, anodes, and cathodes. Our team sources issuers and confirmers, aligns LC/SBLC wording to the contract, and coordinates execution to issuance. The minimum facility we raise is USD 10,000,000 (aggregate commitment). Our fee model comprises a mandate/retainer to initiate work and a success fee at issuance or first draw.
What We Finance
Copper Concentrate
DLC at sight with assay-linked documents; UPAS for buyer-side tenor; performance SBLC or APG for prepayment; insured LC routes where issuer or country limits are constrained.
Copper Anodes
Title-controlled movements with inspection certificates and warehouse control where applicable. Confirmed DLC or insured LC to de-risk issuer/country exposure.
Copper Cathodes
Sight DLCs for standard flows; receivables discounting to accelerate collections; inventory/borrowing-base structures when stock is held in approved warehouses.
Regions We Cover
Africa
DRC, Zambia, Namibia, South Africa. Confirmation or insurance is arranged where beneficiaries will not accept local issuer risk. Typical corridors are into Asia and Europe.
Latin America
Chile, Peru, Brazil, Mexico. Issuer-only or confirmed routes are selected by counterparty strength and live country limits. Strong fit for cathode programs.
Asia
China and Southeast Asia as principal buyers; Indonesia and others on the supply side. UPAS and insured LC paths balance tenor and pricing.
Structures We Arrange
DLC at Sight / Confirmed DLC
Objective documentary conditions aligned to assay, moisture, shipment terms, and presentation period. Confirmation added when issuer or country risk is not acceptable to the seller.
UPAS LC (Usance Payable At Sight)
Exporter is paid at sight; importer repays at 90–180 days. Funding margin is quoted over the relevant benchmark.
Insured LC / Risk Participation
Insurance and funded/unfunded participations used to release limits and sharpen pricing without slowing execution.
Pre-Export Finance
Short-cycle facilities secured by offtake and export proceeds. Effective for concentrate with predictable liftings and assays.
Borrowing Base & Inventory
Warehouse receipts, field audits, and calibrated haircuts by product. Suitable for holding stock near buyers.
Receivables Discounting
Financing of receivables from rated buyers or reputable traders to accelerate cash conversion.
Documentation Requirements
Core Set
Sales/offtake contract, commercial invoice, clean on-board B/L, packing list, certificate of origin, inspection/assay (SGS / Alex Stewart or agreed) , and insurance where required.
Copper-Specific Points
QP/pricing formula, penalties/premiums, moisture and impurity parameters, weight and sampling procedures, title transfer wording, and presentation location/period.
Minimums, Fees, and Timing
| Item | Terms | Scope |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum Facility Size | USD 10,000,000+ (aggregate commitment) | Below this level, most banks’ limits and cost thresholds are not met. |
| Mandate / Retainer | USD 40,000–60,000 (non-refundable) | Underwriting, structuring, draft LC/SBLC text, and distribution to 3–5 banks/insurers. |
| Success Fee | 3.0%–3.5% of funded/issued amount; standard 3.25% for concentrate programs | Payable at issuance or first draw; covers execution through close. |
| Typical Timing | Complete files: days. Complex corridors: weeks. | Timelines reflect file completeness, documentation discipline, and available limits. |
Bank fees (issuance, confirmation, advising, amendments, reimbursement) are separate and depend on issuer, country, tenor, and currency.
Execution Process
Request Trade Finance for Copper
Share the corridor, product type (concentrate, anodes, cathodes) , shipment plan, and target timeline. Our team will scope the facility and coordinate issuance.
Start Your Trade Finance RequestFAQs
Can you work below USD 10M?
Only in exceptional circumstances. Most corridors require facilities at or above the minimum to clear bank limits and economics.
Do you arrange prepayments?
Yes, with performance SBLC/APG and strong offtaker support. Controls and fees are calibrated to risk.
Which rule set applies?
Commercial LCs reference UCP 600; standbys reference ISP98. Reimbursement may reference URR 725 where applicable.
Do you work with “leased SBLC monetization” offers?
No. We only execute mandates that are bankable and supported by formal underwriting.
Disclaimer. All structures are subject to underwriting, KYC/AML, country limits, and documentation. Bank charges and insurance premiums are separate from our fees.
