Alternative Metals (Altermet for friends !) is an experienced team in the worldwide sourcing and marketing of non ferrous raw materials.
Initially trained to standard non ferrous concentrates from mining, we are today renowned for our expertise in exotic materials residues from other metallic industries).
- Secondary concentrates from recycling industry bearing rare metals
- Polymetallic by-products from smelters,
- Residues from other metallic industries
Given restricted markets and regulatory complexity, this kind of materials requires a perfect mix of skills. Our extended network of metallurgists MacGyvers and logistical Karayans enables us to answer quicky with the right solution.
We are permanently mindful about latest technical developments of our industry and the opening of new markets.
Always keeping in mind the new order in metal industry from western to eastern countries over the latest decades.
Alternative Metals is a natural link between recyclers or by products producers and smelters / metallic salts producers.
Our scope / cup of tea:
In Minor Metals: under metallic, powder or cake form:
- Cobalt oxide and cakes
- roasted catalysts bearing Tungsten, Moly, Vanadium
- Indium /Gallium / Germanium bearing materials
- and any minor metal residues
In Base Metals, whatever the shape :
- copper secondaries such as mattes, cements, low grade oxides and dusts, copper tin ashes
- zinc secondaries especially crude zinc oxides and skimmings / ashes,
- nickel sulfates, hydroxides and oxides
- and any polymetallic materials, included also those containing precious metals
Strategic metals advisory
- Assess concentrates, residues, and intermediate materials
- Evaluate specifications and value potential
- Map sourcing options and logistics flows
- Identify secure, realistic supply routes
- Feasibility analysis for new industrial projects
- Guidance on sourcing, blending, and processing
- Independent expert analysis for disputes
- Evidence-based reporting for arbitration or legal proceedings
Meet our team
The good guys
Asan Pan
Co-Founder
Cedric Merien
Co-Founder