Welcome

Chilean copper & molybdenum concentrate trading

Connecting Chile's copper
and molybdenum to the world

A platform where producers and buyers meet directly, with no middlemen. See volumes, grades (Cu %, moisture content) and shipping terms up front, then negotiate directly.

CU Database Error/ Ton
MO Database Error/ lb
CU GRADE RANGE 24–34%
LISTED VOLUME — t/month

What Iluminante does

We don't stop at matching. We stay involved through contract signing and right up to the point the shipment is safely on its way.

Deal brokering

We connect producers and buyers and stay involved from term negotiation through to contract signing.

Site inspection reports

On a buyer's request, we visit the production site directly and deliver a detailed inspection report.

Inquiry handling

When a buyer has follow-up questions, we check directly with the producer and relay the answers.

Built for both sides of the trade

The goal is to close the information gap that makes it hard to find the right counterparty. Listing through negotiation happens in one place.

Producers

Register

List your volume and grade, get seen

Register the volume, grade, and shipping window of concentrate you hold or expect to produce. It's only shown to verified buyers.

  • Register Cu / Mo content and impurity data
  • Details visible only to verified buyers
  • Negotiate terms directly through pre-contract messaging

Buyers

Register

Find suppliers that match your specs

Compare producers across Chile by region, grade, and volume, and reach out directly to the ones that fit what you need.

  • Filter by region, grade, and volume
  • Check loading port and shipping terms up front
  • Send real-time inquiries and request quotes

Why Chile

The platform's relevance starts with where this market sits in global mineral supply chains.

World's largest copper producer

Chile has been the world's leading copper producer for decades, accounting for a large share of global output.

Major molybdenum supplier

Molybdenum concentrate, mined as a byproduct of copper, is another key Chilean export.

Pacific coast export infrastructure

Major ports like Antofagasta and San Antonio ship directly to markets across Asia and Europe.

Leave your details to get started

Let us know whether you're a producer or a buyer, and we'll walk you through verification and next steps.

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