Nigerian Fluorite Ore Supplier — Augustina Impex Limited
Augustina Impex Limited is a verified, licensed, and internationally active Nigerian fluorite ore supplier and exporter, headquartered in Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria. We aggregate and export high-quality fluorite ore (fluorspar) — independently assayed for calcium fluoride (CaF₂) content by GQ Laboratory (Guoqiang International Laboratory Ltd), Abuja — to qualified international buyers in China, Asia, Europe, and beyond. This article provides a comprehensive overview of our fluorite ore supply capability, product specifications, laboratory assay data, industrial applications, commercial terms, and how to engage Augustina Impex Limited as your trusted Nigerian fluorite ore supplier.
Company: Augustina Impex Limited | RC: 750691
NEPC Export Registration: RE No. 0039421 (Valid: July 2027)
Product: Fluorite Ore (Fluorspar) | Chemical Formula: CaF₂
CaF₂ Grade: 60%–85% | Origin: Benue State, Nigeria
Assay Lab: GQ Laboratory (Guoqiang International Laboratory Ltd), Abuja | Standard: GB/T5195.1-2017
Payment: 100% T/T upon release of GQ Lab assay results — no advance required
WhatsApp: +234 906 090 4274 | Email: augustinaimpex@gmail.com
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What Is Fluorite Ore? A Complete Introduction
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Fluorite — also known commercially as fluorspar — is the naturally occurring mineral form of calcium fluoride (CaF₂). It is a halide mineral belonging to the cubic crystal system, forming well-defined octahedral and cubic crystals in a diverse range of colours including purple, green, yellow, colourless, and blue-violet. In its raw ore form as mined and traded internationally, fluorite occurs as massive bedded veins, hydrothermal fracture fills, disseminated grains in carbonate host rocks, and alluvial placer concentrations derived from the erosion of primary vein deposits.
Fluorite's defining commercial characteristic is its calcium fluoride (CaF₂) content, which is the primary parameter used to define its industrial grade and market value. Raw mined ore is typically traded in three commercial grade categories: metallurgical grade (metspar, CaF₂ ≥60%), ceramic grade (CaF₂ ≥85%), and acid grade (acidspar, CaF₂ ≥97% — typically achieved after beneficiation). Nigerian fluorite ore from Augustina Impex Limited's supply, as independently verified by GQ Laboratory (Abuja), delivers CaF₂ content between 78.63% and 82.38% — firmly in the high-metspar to pre-acid grade band, with strong commercial demand from steel producers, aluminium smelters, and chemical processors worldwide.
Fluorite is classified as a critical mineral by the European Union, the United States Government (USGS), and China, reflecting its irreplaceable role in industrial chemistry, metallurgy, clean energy technology, and advanced electronics. Global fluorspar demand is growing consistently, driven by rapid expansion of electric vehicles (EVs), renewable energy infrastructure, hydrofluoric acid (HF) chemical production, and steel manufacturing — all sectors where fluorite is an essential and non-substitutable input material.
Fluorite Ore Deposits in Nigeria — Geological Overview
Nigeria is endowed with significant fluorite mineralisation across multiple states, confirmed by geological surveys conducted by the Nigerian Geological Survey Agency (NGSA) and substantiated by the active mining operations of licensed Nigerian mineral producers. The country's Precambrian basement complex — which covers approximately two-thirds of Nigeria's land mass — hosts a wide variety of vein mineralisation, including fluorite-bearing hydrothermal veins that have been prospected and mined across Benue, Nasarawa, Taraba, Cross River, and Adamawa States.
Benue State in Nigeria's North-Central geopolitical zone stands out as a particularly significant fluorite-producing region. The state's geological profile includes well-developed fluorite vein systems within Precambrian metamorphic and granitic terrains, yielding naturally high-grade calcium fluoride ore that requires minimal beneficiation to achieve commercial specification grades. Benue State's fluorite ore — the primary source of supply through Augustina Impex Limited's current supply programme — has been independently assayed by GQ Laboratory in Abuja using the international Chinese national standard GB/T5195.1-2017 for determination of calcium fluoride content, confirming CaF₂ values of 82.38% (two independent lots) and 78.63% (one lot).
The accessibility of Benue State's fluorite deposits via established road corridors to the Apapa Port, Lagos (approximately 800km by road) makes this source highly competitive for international buyers requiring efficient inland logistics from mine gate to export port. All mined materials are sourced from operations conducted in full compliance with the Nigerian Minerals and Mining Act 2007 and under valid mining licences issued by the Federal Ministry of Mines and Steel Development (FMMSD).
Augustina Impex Limited — Your Trusted Nigerian Fluorite Ore Supplier
Augustina Impex Limited (RC 750691) is a fully registered Nigerian solid minerals export company incorporated under the Companies and Allied Matters Act (CAMA) of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. We are registered with the Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC) under Export Registration Number RE No. 0039421 (valid through July 2027), and all our exports are processed under the Nigerian Export Supervision Scheme (NESS) in full compliance with Nigerian export regulations and international trade standards.
Our fluorite ore supply programme is built on a foundation of verified supply from a licensed production partner with active operations in Benue State, Nigeria. This partner maintains a fully operational stockpile of fluorite ore that has been independently assayed by GQ Laboratory (Abuja) and is available for immediate commercial engagement. Buyers are invited to visit the warehouse, witness weighing and sampling personally, and receive the independently certified assay results before making any payment — a process structure that places full transparency and buyer protection at the centre of every transaction.
Since establishing our fluorite ore supply capability, Augustina Impex Limited has actively engaged with qualified international buyers across China, South Korea, India, Europe, and Southeast Asia — including the preparation and dispatch of formal Soft Corporate Offers (SCOs), detailed product brochures, and assay documentation packages to buyers in multiple markets. Our engagement with Tian He Company (Jinan, Shandong Province, China) — a dedicated fluorspar import trading company seeking CaF₂ 70–85% at 1,000 MT per month — illustrates the real commercial traction of our Nigerian fluorite ore supply programme in the Chinese market specifically.
Product Specification — Nigerian Fluorite Ore
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Mineral Name | Fluorite Ore / Fluorspar / Calcium Fluoride |
| Chemical Formula | CaF₂ |
| CaF₂ Grade Range | 60%–85% CaF₂ (confirmed per consignment via independent assay) |
| Assay-Verified Grades | 82.38% CaF₂ (High-Grade Lot, ×2) | 78.63% CaF₂ (Standard-Grade Lot) |
| Test Standard | GB/T5195.1-2017 (Fluorspar — Determination of Calcium Fluoride Content) |
| Assay Laboratory | GQ Laboratory (Guoqiang International Laboratory Ltd), Abuja, Nigeria |
| Country of Origin | Federal Republic of Nigeria |
| State of Origin | Benue State, North-Central Nigeria |
| Product Form | Raw Lump Ore / Hand-Sorted Lumps / Crushed Gravel / Milled Powder (on request) |
| Colour | Purple / Green / Colourless / Mixed — typical of Nigerian vein fluorite |
| Moisture Content | < 10% (as-received basis; air-dried product available on request) |
| Packaging | 1-MT Jumbo Bags (FIBC) / Bulk in 20ft or 40ft standard containers |
| Container Load | Approximately 22–25 MT per 20ft FCL container |
| Min. Trial Quantity | 50 Metric Tonnes (MT) — negotiable for initial commercial trial |
| Monthly Volume | 500–2,000 Metric Tonnes per month (scalable upon confirmed orders) |
| Incoterms | EXW — Ex-Works, Seller's Warehouse, Benue State, Nigeria |
| Payment Terms | 100% T/T upon release of GQ Laboratory assay results — no advance payment required |
| Pre-Shipment Inspection | CCIC / SGS / Bureau Veritas — buyer's choice; conducted at seller's warehouse or export port |
| Export Port | Onne Port, Rivers State, Nigeria — subject to logistics arrangement |
| Export Documentation | Commercial Invoice, Packing List, Certificate of Origin, NESS Certificate, Assay Report, Bill of Lading |
Independent Laboratory Assay Results — GQ Laboratory, Abuja
Every fluorite ore consignment supplied by Augustina Impex Limited is independently analysed by GQ Laboratory (Guoqiang International Laboratory Ltd) in Abuja, Nigeria, using the internationally recognised Chinese national testing standard GB/T5195.1-2017 for the determination of calcium fluoride content in fluorspar. This is the same standard used by Chinese laboratories and widely accepted by Chinese fluorite importers, providing buyers in China and globally with immediate confidence in the reliability and compatibility of our assay data.
Three independent assay analyses have been conducted on samples drawn from our available Benue State fluorite ore stockpile, confirming the following results:
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All assay reports are issued using the Chinese national standard GB/T5195.1-2017 — the same methodology trusted by Chinese fluorite importers worldwide — providing buyers with immediately recognisable and credible grade certification.
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The three assay results — 82.38%, 78.63%, and 82.38% CaF₂ — confirm that Nigerian fluorite ore from Augustina Impex Limited's Benue State supply consistently delivers above-metallurgical-grade calcium fluoride content, suitable for direct use in steel and iron production as a flux agent, and suitable as a feedstock for further beneficiation to acid-grade (CaF₂ ≥97%) for hydrofluoric acid (HF) production.
Commercial Grade Classification — Where Our Nigerian Fluorite Ore Sits
Fluorspar is traded globally in three principal commercial grade categories, each commanding different price points and serving distinct industrial applications:
| Grade Category | CaF₂ Content | Primary Application | Our Supply |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metallurgical Grade (Metspar) | 60%–80% CaF₂ | Steel/iron flux, cement mineraliser | ✓ Available (78.63% lot) |
| High Metspar / Pre-Acid Grade | 80%–85% CaF₂ | HF acid feedstock, aluminium smelting | ✓ Available (82.38% lots) |
| Acid Grade (Acidspar) | ≥97% CaF₂ | HF acid production, refrigerants, pharma | On request (post-beneficiation) |
Our independently verified grades of 82.38% and 78.63% CaF₂ place Augustina Impex Limited's Nigerian fluorite ore firmly across both the high-end metallurgical and high-metspar / pre-acid grade categories — the grades most actively sought by Chinese trading companies, steel mills, and chemical processors. For buyers requiring acid-grade specification (≥97%), further beneficiation of our high-metspar ore is technically feasible and commercially viable.
Industrial Applications of Nigerian Fluorite Ore
Understanding the industrial applications of fluorite ore (fluorspar) is essential for appreciating why global demand for this mineral continues to grow and why Nigerian fluorite ore — as supplied by Augustina Impex Limited — represents a commercially compelling supply option for international buyers.
1. Steel and Iron Production — Metallurgical Flux
The single largest application of fluorspar worldwide by volume is as a flux agent in steel and iron blast furnaces. When added to the blast furnace charge alongside iron ore and coke, fluorite lowers the melting point of the gangue minerals, improves the fluidity of molten slag, accelerates separation of impurities from the iron melt, and reduces energy consumption per tonne of steel produced. Metallurgical-grade fluorspar (CaF₂ ≥60%) is the specification required for this application. Both of our assay-verified grades (78.63% and 82.38%) qualify comfortably for direct use in metallurgical flux applications at major steel mills globally.
2. Hydrofluoric Acid (HF) Production
Acid-grade fluorspar (CaF₂ ≥97%) is the primary raw material for the production of hydrofluoric acid (HF) — one of the most commercially critical industrial chemicals in the world. HF is the precursor to aluminium fluoride (AlF₃), a key electrolyte additive in aluminium smelting; to fluorocarbon refrigerants (HFCs, HCFCs); to pharmaceutical active ingredients; to semiconductor etching chemicals used in chip manufacturing; and to a wide range of fluorinated specialty chemicals. Our high-metspar Nigerian fluorite ore (82.38% CaF₂) serves as a viable feedstock for beneficiation to acid grade, making it relevant for buyers seeking scalable supply for HF production.
3. Aluminium Smelting — Aluminium Fluoride
Aluminium fluoride (AlF₃) is a critical electrolyte additive in the Hall-Héroult aluminium electrolysis process. Every tonne of primary aluminium produced requires approximately 20–23 kg of AlF₃ — which is derived from the reaction of HF acid (produced from acid-grade fluorspar) with aluminium hydroxide. As global aluminium production expands — driven by EV, aerospace, packaging, and construction demand — the upstream demand for fluorspar to produce AlF₃ grows proportionally.
4. Cement Production — Mineraliser and Flux
Fluorspar serves as a mineraliser in Portland cement clinker production. When added to the cement kiln feed in small quantities (typically 0.2%–0.5%), fluorite lowers the clinkering temperature by 50–100°C, improves the formation of alite (C₃S — the primary strength-giving phase in cement), reduces specific energy consumption per tonne of clinker, and enables higher throughput in existing kiln capacity. This application is of growing interest to Nigerian and West African cement producers (Dangote Cement, Lafarge Africa, and others) as well as to cement manufacturers in China, India, and Southeast Asia.
5. Glass and Ceramic Manufacturing
Fluorite is used as a flux agent in glass melting, reducing the viscosity of the glass melt and enabling lower furnace temperatures. Cerium oxide — co-occurring with fluorite in some deposit types — is used as a glass polishing agent. Ceramic-grade fluorspar (CaF₂ 60%–85%) is used in ceramic glaze formulations to lower firing temperatures and improve glaze fluidity in tile, sanitaryware, and technical ceramics production.
6. Refrigerants and Fluoropolymers
HF acid derived from fluorspar is the chemical precursor for the synthesis of hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) and hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs) — the refrigerants used in air conditioning, commercial refrigeration, and heat pump systems worldwide. It is also the precursor for fluoropolymers including PTFE (polytetrafluoroethylene, marketed commercially as Teflon), PVDF, and other high-performance fluorinated materials used in chemical processing, electrical insulation, medical devices, and aerospace components.
7. Battery and Clean Energy Technologies
Fluorine chemistry — ultimately derived from fluorspar through the HF acid value chain — is critical to the performance of lithium-ion battery electrolytes (lithium hexafluorophosphate, LiPF₆), solid-state battery electrolytes, and hydrogen fuel cell membranes (Nafion, a sulfonated PTFE copolymer). As the global energy transition accelerates, demand for fluorspar-derived fluorine chemistry in clean energy applications is emerging as a major new growth driver for the global fluorspar market through the 2030s and beyond.
Why Source Nigerian Fluorite Ore from Augustina Impex Limited?
International buyers evaluating Nigerian fluorite ore as an addition to their supply portfolio have compelling reasons to engage Augustina Impex Limited as their preferred Nigerian fluorite ore supplier:
- Independently Assayed and Verified Supply: Three GQ Laboratory (Abuja, ISO/IEC 17025) assay certificates confirming CaF₂ 82.38% and 78.63% are immediately available to qualified buyers. This is real, assayed, commercially active supply — not a prospecting promise.
- Buyer-Protective Payment Terms: No advance payment required. No Letter of Credit. The buyer's representative visits the warehouse in person, witnesses weighing and sampling, receives the independent GQ Lab assay certificate, then remits 100% T/T payment — only after the assay result is confirmed. Materials are released upon payment.
- GB/T5195.1-2017 Testing Standard: Our assay results are produced using the Chinese national standard for fluorite analysis — the exact same methodology used by Chinese laboratories and accepted without question by Chinese importers. There is zero ambiguity in our grade reporting for Chinese buyers.
- Supply Chain Diversification: China's domestic fluorspar output has been declining as reserve grades fall and environmental controls tighten. Mexican production faces logistics challenges for Asian buyers. Nigerian fluorite offers a credible, accessible, Atlantic-facing supply option that diversifies buyer procurement risk.
- Atlantic Port Access — Competitive Freight: Lagos Apapa Port and Calabar Port provide direct access to Atlantic shipping lanes. Weekly services by major shipping lines serve China, South Korea, Japan, India, and European ports at competitive freight rates from Nigeria.
- Full NEPC and NESS Regulatory Compliance: Every shipment is processed under the NEPC (Nigerian Export Promotion Council) export framework and the Nigerian Export Supervision Scheme (NESS), with a complete internationally bankable export documentation package provided with every consignment.
- Professional, Structured Commercial Process: Formal Soft Corporate Offer (SCO) within 48 hours. Supply Contract or MOU. Pre-shipment inspection by CCIC / SGS / Bureau Veritas. Responsive, detailed, professional communication at every stage.
Commercial Supply Process — Step by Step
Submit Inquiry — Receive SCO Within 48 Hours
Contact Augustina Impex Limited via WhatsApp or email with your target CaF₂ grade, required volume (MT), and destination port. We issue a formal Soft Corporate Offer (SCO) within 48 hours, detailing full product specifications, pricing basis, Incoterms, and documentation package.
Execute Supply Contract or MOU
Upon SCO acceptance, a binding Supply Contract or Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) is executed between the buyer and Augustina Impex Limited, confirming the agreed commodity, grade, volume, Incoterms, payment mechanism, and timeline.
Buyer's Representative Visits Warehouse — Benue State
The buyer's authorised representative travels to the seller's warehouse in Benue State, Nigeria. The representative inspects the fluorite ore stockpile in person, supervises the weighing of all materials, and witnesses the drawing of representative samples from the consignment for independent assay.
GQ Laboratory Assay — Abuja
The representative samples are submitted to GQ Laboratory (Guoqiang International Laboratory Ltd), Abuja for independent CaF₂ assay analysis under the GB/T5195.1-2017 standard. The certified assay report is released simultaneously to both buyer and seller upon completion of analysis.
100% T/T Payment Upon Receipt of Assay Certificate
Upon receipt of the GQ Laboratory assay certificate confirming the consignment grade, the buyer remits 100% T/T of the agreed consignment value. No advance payment and no Letter of Credit are required at any prior stage. Payment is triggered solely by the independent laboratory result.
Product Release & Buyer-Arranged Transport to Export Port
Upon confirmed payment receipt, all materials are immediately released to the buyer's representative. The buyer arranges and funds all inland haulage from the seller's warehouse in Benue State to the nominated Nigerian export port (Lagos Apapa or Calabar), plus all sea freight, insurance, and onward logistics to destination under EXW terms.
Frequently Asked Questions — Nigerian Fluorite Ore Supplier
Q: Is Augustina Impex Limited a genuine and licensed Nigerian fluorite ore exporter?
Yes. Augustina Impex Limited (RC 750691) is a fully incorporated Nigerian company, registered with the Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC) under Export Registration Number RE No. 0039421 (valid through July 2027). All exports are conducted under the Nigerian Export Supervision Scheme (NESS) and in compliance with the Nigerian Minerals and Mining Act 2007 and all FMMSD regulations.
Q: What CaF₂ grade is available from your Nigerian fluorite ore supply?
Our independently assayed Nigerian fluorite ore from Benue State has been confirmed at 82.38% CaF₂ (two lots, March 2026) and 78.63% CaF₂ (one lot, April 2026) by GQ Laboratory, Abuja, under the GB/T5195.1-2017 standard. Our overall available range is 60%–85% CaF₂, with the specific grade per consignment confirmed by independent assay before payment is made.
Q: Do I need to pay in advance to secure a shipment of Nigerian fluorite ore?
No. Augustina Impex Limited's fluorite ore supply operates on a unique buyer-protective payment structure: the buyer's representative visits the warehouse, witnesses weighing and sampling, and only pays 100% T/T after receiving the independent GQ Laboratory assay certificate. No advance payment and no Letter of Credit are required.
Q: Which laboratory assays the Nigerian fluorite ore?
All assays are conducted by GQ Laboratory (Guoqiang International Laboratory Ltd) in Abuja, Nigeria, using the Chinese national standard GB/T5195.1-2017. GQ Laboratory's assay certificates are immediately recognisable and credible to Chinese fluorite importers, providing a seamless grade reporting framework for China-bound supply.
Q: What is the minimum order quantity for Nigerian fluorite ore?
Minimum order quantities are flexible and confirmed at the Soft Corporate Offer (SCO) stage based on buyer requirements. Trial lots and full commercial consignment volumes (FCL containers of 22–25 MT each) are both available. We can accommodate initial trial orders as well as ongoing monthly supply programmes.
Q: What Incoterms does Augustina Impex Limited use for fluorite ore?
Our primary Incoterm is EXW (Ex-Works, Seller's Warehouse, Benue State, Nigeria). The buyer is responsible for all inland transportation from the warehouse to the export port, plus sea freight, insurance, and destination port handling. FCA (Free Carrier, Nigerian Export Port) may be considered for established buyers with confirmed monthly volume programmes.
Q: Can my inspector (CCIC / SGS / Bureau Veritas) inspect the fluorite ore at origin?
Absolutely. Augustina Impex Limited fully supports and actively encourages third-party pre-shipment inspection by any internationally accredited inspection body. CCIC, SGS, and Bureau Veritas all have Nigeria operations and can be engaged for pre-shipment weight, grade, and quality verification at origin. Inspection costs are for the buyer's account.
Q: What is the origin state of the Nigerian fluorite ore?
Our current fluorite ore supply originates from Benue State, North-Central Nigeria. Three independent assay reports from GQ Laboratory (Abuja) confirming the CaF₂ content of this Benue State supply are available to qualified buyers upon request.
Q: How do I get a formal price offer for Nigerian fluorite ore?
Contact Augustina Impex Limited via WhatsApp (+234 906 090 4274) or email (augustinaimpex@gmail.com) with your required CaF₂ grade specification, volume (in metric tonnes), and destination port. We will issue a formal Soft Corporate Offer (SCO) within 48 hours.
Conclusion — Nigeria Is a Verified Fluorite Ore Supply Option
For international buyers of fluorite ore (fluorspar) who are seeking a verified, independently assayed, professionally facilitated, and commercially transparent supply source outside of China and Mexico, Nigerian fluorite ore from Augustina Impex Limited represents a compelling and immediately actionable option. With three GQ Laboratory assay certificates confirming CaF₂ content of 82.38% and 78.63%, a buyer-protective payment structure requiring no advance payment, full NEPC and NESS export regulatory compliance, and professional commercial process management — the foundations of a productive and reliable supply partnership are firmly in place.
We invite all qualified international buyers to contact Augustina Impex Limited today to request their formal Soft Corporate Offer, to arrange a warehouse inspection visit to Benue State, or simply to open a commercial dialogue. We respond to all serious enquiries within 24–48 business hours.
Contact Augustina Impex Limited — Nigerian Fluorite Ore Supplier
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