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Nigerian Bastnasite (Rare Earth Carbonate) Supplier
Augustina Impex Limited — Verified Nigerian Bastnasite Exporter | Ce, La, Nd, Pr Bearing | ISO/IEC 17025 Assay Certified | EXW / FCA
Augustina Impex Limited (RC 750691 | NEPC RE No. 0039421) is a verified Nigerian exporter of bastnasite — one of the world's most economically important rare earth carbonate ore minerals. Our bastnasite supply is produced by our long-term production partner Jase Odus Nigeria Limited (Jos, Plateau State), independently assayed by Zirconex Mining & Metal Laboratory, Abuja (ISO/IEC 17025 accredited), and exported with a complete, internationally bankable documentation package under the Nigerian Export Supervision Scheme (NESS).
Bastnasite from Nigeria carries commercial concentrations of Cerium (Ce), Lanthanum (La), Neodymium (Nd), and Praseodymium (Pr) — the same critical rare earth elements driving global demand from the clean energy, defence, and advanced electronics sectors. Contact us today to request a formal Soft Corporate Offer (SCO).
What Is Bastnasite?
Bastnasite (also spelled bastnäsite) is a rare earth fluoro-carbonate mineral with the chemical formula (Ce,La,Y)CO₃F. It is one of the three most commercially important rare earth ore minerals in the world — alongside monazite and xenotime — and forms the primary ore source for major rare earth element (REE) production operations globally, including the Bayan Obo deposit in Inner Mongolia, China (the world's largest REE mine) and the Mountain Pass mine in California, USA.
Bastnasite is a light rare earth element (LREE) mineral, with its economic value deriving primarily from its content of cerium (Ce), lanthanum (La), neodymium (Nd), and praseodymium (Pr). These four elements form the backbone of the global rare earth supply chain that underpins electric vehicle motors, wind turbine generators, defence guidance systems, catalytic converters, petroleum refining catalysts, and a vast range of advanced electronics and specialty chemicals applications.
The mineralisation at our Nigerian source consists of alluvial and primary bastnasite deposits, with material characterised by the yellow-to-waxy-brown hexagonal crystal habit typical of LREE-dominant bastnasite. Multiple pit samples from the production site have been submitted to and independently analysed by Zirconex Mining & Metal Laboratory, Abuja — an ISO/IEC 17025 accredited facility — with the resulting assay certificates forming the basis of our SCO documentation.
Product Specification
| Parameter | Detail |
|---|---|
| Mineral Name | Bastnasite (Bastnäsite) — Rare Earth Fluoro-Carbonate |
| Chemical Formula | (Ce,La,Y)CO₃F |
| Mineral Class | Carbonate Minerals — Fluoro-Carbonates |
| REE Content | Ce (Cerium), La (Lanthanum), Nd (Neodymium), Pr (Praseodymium) |
| Grade Confirmation | Per independent assay — Zirconex Mining & Metal Laboratory, Abuja |
| Assay Standard | ISO/IEC 17025 accredited methodology |
| Production Partner | Jase Odus Nigeria Limited, Plateau State |
| Origin | Nigeria |
| Product Form | Ore / Concentrate (as per lot) |
| Available Volume | Confirmed per SCO — contact us for availability |
| Incoterms | EXW (Ex-Works) / FOB (Nigerian Export Port) |
| Payment Terms | 100% T/T or LC |
| Inspection | CCIC / SGS / Bureau Veritas (buyer's inspector — at buyer's cost) |
| Export Entity | Jase Odus Nigeria Limited (RC 2022462) |
| Export Compliance | NESS Certificate | NEPC RE No. 0039421 | Form NXP | Certificate of Origin |
Independent Assay Results — Zirconex Mining & Metal Laboratory, Abuja
All bastnasite supply from Augustina Impex Limited is independently assayed by Zirconex Mining & Metal Laboratory, Abuja — an ISO/IEC 17025 accredited mineral assay facility. Three independent pit sample assays have been conducted on material from the production site, with the following laboratory reference numbers issued on 20 July 2026:
Ce · La · Nd · Pr bearing
Ce · La · Nd · Pr bearing
Ce · La · Nd · Pr bearing
Full Zirconex assay certificates (Refs ZML047200726Bas-01, ZML047200726Bas-02, and ZML047200726Bas-03) are available to qualified buyers upon request and are issued as attachments to our formal Soft Corporate Offer (SCO). Buyers conducting their own due diligence are welcome to verify directly with Zirconex Mining & Metal Laboratory, Abuja (ISO/IEC 17025 accredited). Additional independent laboratory assays (SGS, Bureau Veritas, CCIC) can be arranged at the buyer's request prior to contract execution.
⚡ Industrial Applications of Bastnasite
Bastnasite's commercial value is driven entirely by its rare earth element (REE) content. The individual REEs present in bastnasite ore have distinctly different — and strategically critical — industrial applications across clean energy, defence, and advanced manufacturing sectors:
Why Source Bastnasite from Nigeria?
Nigeria is an increasingly significant emerging source of bastnasite, with geology that mirrors the productive rare earth carbonate belts of West and Central Africa. Sourcing bastnasite from Nigeria through Augustina Impex Limited offers international buyers several distinct commercial and supply chain advantages:
● Supply Chain Diversification — Nigeria offers a non-Chinese, non-Australian source of bastnasite for buyers seeking to reduce REE supply concentration risk, in line with EU Critical Raw Materials Act and US critical minerals policies.
● ISO/IEC 17025 Accredited Assay — All supply is independently verified by Zirconex Mining & Metal Laboratory, Abuja — eliminating the documentation ambiguity common with artisanal mineral supply from other African nations.
● Established Production Partnership — Augustina Impex Limited works exclusively with Jase Odus Nigera Ltd (Jos, Plateau State) as production partner — a structured, professionally managed rare earth production entity with defined mine sites and verifiable pit sample records.
● EXW Commercial Framework — Our EXW pricing model allows buyers to appoint their own freight forwarder and take full control of logistics, freight, and insurance costs — maximising commercial transparency.
● Buyer-Protective Inspection — Pre-shipment inspection by CCIC, SGS, or Bureau Veritas at origin, at the buyer's nominated inspector of choice — protecting buyer interests before any funds are released.
● Full Nigerian Export Documentation — NESS Certificate, NEPC registration, commercial invoice, packing list, Certificate of Origin, Form NXP — a complete internationally bankable documentation package.
Shipping, Inspection & Commercial Terms
Incoterms: EXW (Ex-Works, Nigeria) | FCA (Free Carrier, Nigerian Export Port)
Payment: 100% TT or LC — standard for all independent/junior mineral supply from Sub-Saharan Africa
Pre-Shipment Inspection: CCIC / SGS / Bureau Veritas — buyer nominates inspector; inspection conducted at origin
Minimum Order: Confirmed at SCO stage — subject to current production availability
Sample Policy: Bulk samples available for independent assay confirmation at buyer's cost prior to contract signing
Export Entity: Jase Odus Nigeria Limited (RC 2022462) — all exports issued under this entity
Documentation: NESS Certificate | NEPC RE No. 0039421 | Commercial Invoice | Packing List | Certificate of Origin | Form NXP
Assay Certificates: Zirconex Lab Refs ZML047200726Bas-01, -02, -03 — available on request with SCO
How to Request a Soft Corporate Offer (SCO)
❓ Frequently Asked Questions — Nigerian Bastnasite
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Tell us your target volume, destination port, and Incoterms — receive a formal SCO with Zirconex assay certificates within 48 hours.
WhatsApp: +234 906 090 4274
Email: augustinaimpex@gmail.com
Website: www.augustinaimpex.com
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