Initial discussions can start with referenced XRF and XRD data instead of broad product claims.
Why buyers enquire through PATC
Buyers usually need three things early: clear assay information, a responsive commercial contact, and a practical path from first enquiry to price discussion.
PATC handles communication, document flow, and export coordination from Cairo so buyers have one point of contact throughout the discussion.
Qualified enquiries can move into document review, sample discussion, and commercial terms without restarting the process from scratch.
Assay summary and mineral reference
The figures below summarise the referenced laboratory information currently available for buyer review. Independent testing and buyer-side verification are still recommended.
XRF Elemental Analysis | Sample C.N. 2591
| Compound / Element | Content (%) | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Sb (Antimony) | 69.40% | Primary reported constituent |
| S (Sulphur) | 12.08% | Consistent with stibnite structure |
| LOI | 13.15% | Loss on ignition |
| SiO2 | 3.32% | Minor silica |
| CaO | 1.77% | Trace calcium |
| Fe2O3 | 0.10% | Reported low iron impurity |
| Al2O3 | 0.09% | Trace aluminium |
| MgO | 0.05% | Trace magnesium |
| K2O | 0.01% | Trace potassium |
| TiO2 / MnO / Na2O / Cl | < 0.01% | Below detection limit |
Laboratory reference cited by PATC: EMRA XRF Lab, Letter No. 376, delivery date 24/03/2026.
Ministry of Petroleum, Central Laboratories Sector
1 Ahmed El-Zaiat St, Dokki, Giza, Egypt
Next steps for qualified buyers
A typical discussion moves from buyer qualification to document review and then to commercial terms once the requirement is clear.
Initial qualification
Share company profile, expected volume, destination, and intended application so pricing and supply discussions start on the right basis.
Document review
Available laboratory references and supporting commercial information can then be shared for buyer review.
Commercial proposal
Pricing, shipment structure, and next steps can then be discussed against the buyer's actual requirement.
Available commercial and technical references
Depending on the enquiry, PATC can support the discussion with assay references, commercial details, and transaction coordination information.
Technical references
- XRF analysis summary
- XRD mineralogical reference
- Sample discussion for qualified buyers
Commercial references
- Volume requirement review
- Destination and delivery discussion
- Indicative proposal after qualification
Transaction support
- Export coordination from Cairo
- Buyer communication support
- Next-step guidance for due diligence
Request pricing or a due-diligence discussion
Include the required volume, destination, and whether you need pricing, documents, or a call about the material.
Doqqi, Giza - Egypt
+02 0127 777 0238
Letter No. 376 | 24/03/2026