Cotecna Africa

Ferrous Metals, Ores, Concentrates & Ferroalloys

We operate a global network of offices and experienced inspectors strategically located to provide inspection, inspection supervision, sampling and testing of Ferrous Metals, Ores, Concentrates and Alloys.

Our network of inspectors and accredited laboratories are present in all the key markets and are ready and able to work with you at every stage of your supply chain, from mine to port. Products include Iron, Manganese, Bauxite, and Chrome. The main ferroalloys are:

  • FeAl – ferroaluminum
  • FeCr – ferrochromium
  • FeMg – ferromagnesium
  • FeMn – ferromanganese
  • FeMo – ferromolybdenum
  • FeNb – ferroniobium
  • FeNi ferronickel (and nickel pig iron)
  • FeP – ferrophosphorus
  • FeSi – ferrosilicon
  • FeSiMg – ferrosilicon magnesium
  • FeTi – ferrotitanium
  • FeV – ferrovanadium
  • FeW – ferrotungsten

We also inspect and test all types of Industrial Minerals such as: Cement, Limonite, Zirconium, Baryte, Feldspar, Flourospar, Granite, Graphite, Gypsum, Marble, Phosphate, Potash, Sulfur etc.

Storage facility inspections

  • Blending services
  • Cargo evaluation and quality claims
  • Stock Monitoring services
  • Inspection of packing and markings
  • Auditing
  • Inspection and sustainability evaluation
  • Drone inspections

Sampling and weight determination

  • Evaluation and auditing of sampling and weighing process and equipment
  • Sampling and monitoring of sampling and weighing processes

Vessel and loading/discharge services

  • Pre-shipment, vessel and hold inspection.
  • Draft Survey
  • Shore weighing(Truck scale, belt scale, wagon scale, etc)
  • Supervision and Auditing of loading/discharge processes
  • Inspection and sampling services
  • FMP -TML

Certification

We can provide trusted and reliable conformity assessment and certification services for minerals and metals, including:

  • Quality and quantity certificates
  • Certificates of Conformity (CoC) for conformity assessment programmes
  • Secure delivery of electronic certificates via our E-dox™ system

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Cotecna is a leading provider of testing, inspection and certification services. We offer solutions to facilitate trade and make supply chains safer and more efficient for our clients.

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