Industrial MineralsSilica sand, kaolin, barite, feldspar, talc, bentonite, iron ore, coal — raw materials.
Egyptian industrial minerals exporter — barite, bentonite, kaolin, feldspar, silica sand, talc, iron ore, manganese, coal, cotton yarn. Lab assay + SGS.
Quality at the Core · since 2014
Institutional reliability in industrial minerals export.
Egypt Globe Group was incorporated with a dedicated Quality Assurance division at its nucleus. Specification is guaranteed at the port of loading and binding under the sales contract — the Certificate of Analysis the buyer’s own arrival laboratory reproduces, shipment after shipment.
Read the QA charter →Zero tolerance on specification deviation
A lot outside its Certificate of Analysis is rejected at the loading port — never re-graded, blended down or renegotiated.
Per-lot laboratory verification
Source and port laboratories test every lot against the contract specification before a Bill of Lading is issued.
Independent third-party inspection
TÜV Austria, SGS, Intertek or Bureau Veritas (ISO/IEC 17020 / 17025) sample and witness at any of seven Egyptian ports.
Laycan and grading discipline
Documented Notice of Readiness and Statement of Facts on every vessel; sieve, assay and moisture verified per lot.
Industrial Minerals — Egyptian raw materials, assayed at source and again at the port
Egypt's geology — Eastern Desert, Western Desert, Sinai and the Aswan / Toshka belt — yields one of the broadest industrial-mineral portfolios in the region: barite, bentonite, kaolin, feldspar, silica sand, talc, dolomite, magnetite and iron ore, alongside coal, manganese ore and bauxite re-exported through Egyptian deep-water ports. Egypt Globe Group exports drilling, foundry, glass, ceramic, refractory, filler and metallurgical grades to buyers in 60+ markets.
For a mineral buyer the product is the assay: a specific gravity, an Fe₂O₃ ceiling, a K₂O + Na₂O minimum, a calorific value. Many regional exporters ship lot-to-lot variation behind a single historical sample certificate. Egypt Globe Group was structured differently from incorporation in 2014: an internal Quality Assurance division sits at the nucleus of the group ("Quality at the Core"), with port-side QC teams at all seven Egyptian loading ports and a per-lot Certificate of Analysis issued before the Bill of Lading. Lots outside the contractual specification are rejected at the loading port — never re-graded, never renegotiated.
Technical specification
Portfolio comparison — headline assay by sub-category
| Sub-category | Grades supplied | Headline assay (catalogue) | Sizing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barite | Powder SG 4.1 · API 13A drilling SG ≥ 4.2 · Micronised paint grade | Specific gravity ≥ 4.20 (API) / 4.1 | Powder; 3–5 µm micronised |
| Bentonite | Sodium drilling grade API 13A · Calcium foundry grade | API 13A rheology and filtrate | Powder |
| Kaolin | Paper grade · Calcined · WG1 ceramic | ISO brightness per lot | Powder |
| Feldspar | Powder K-spar 60 % · 200 mesh · Ceramic lumps | K₂O + Na₂O ≥ 11 %; Fe₂O₃ ≤ 0.15 % (lumps) | 200 mesh; lump |
| Silica sand | SiO₂ 98 % · Glass grade 99 % · Foundry AFS 50–55 · Flour 200 mesh | SiO₂ 98–99 %; Fe₂O₃ ≤ 0.05 % (glass grade) | AFS 50–55; 200 mesh |
| Talc | Cosmetic / pharma grade · Industrial plastic filler | 3–10 µm (filler); ≥ 99 % (cosmetic) | Micronised |
| Dolomite | Steel-grade lump 18 % MgO · glass grade | MgO ≥ 18 %, CaO ≥ 30 %, SiO₂ ≤ 2 %, Fe₂O₃ ≤ 0.5 % | 40–150 mm lump |
| Magnetite | Powder ≥ 95 % Fe₃O₄ | Fe₃O₄ ≥ 95 %, Fe ≥ 65 %, density ≥ 4.9 g/cm³ | 0–1 mm / 1–3 mm / lump |
| Iron ore | DRI pellets Fe ≥ 67 % · Fines Fe 62 % | Fe ≥ 67 % (pellets); Fe 62 % (fines) | Pellets; fines |
| Manganese | Lump ore 44 % Mn | Mn 44 % | Lump |
| Bauxite | Refractory grade calcined ≥ 85 % Al₂O₃ | Al₂O₃ ≥ 85 %, SiO₂ ≤ 7 %, Fe₂O₃ ≤ 2.5 %, TiO₂ ≤ 4 % | 0–1 / 1–3 / 3–6 mm |
| Coal | Prime hard coking · Thermal 6,200 kcal/kg | VM 20–22 %, CSN ≥ 7; ash ≤ 12 %, S ≤ 1 % (thermal) | Per contract |
| Textiles & yarn | PSF 1.4D × 38 mm · rPET flakes | IV 0.72–0.78, moisture ≤ 0.3 % | Bales 220 kg |
Logistical & QA parameters (division)
| Parameter | Detail |
|---|---|
| MOQ — containerised (FCL) | 50–100 MT for specialty grades; see each sub-category |
| MOQ — break-bulk vessel | 500 MT (barite, bentonite, feldspar, glass sand, dolomite) to 1,000 MT (iron ore, coal); parcels to 200,000 MT (coal) and 1,000,000 MT (iron ore fines) |
| Packing | Bulk vessel · 1 MT FIBC · 25 / 50 kg bags; 220 kg bales for fibre |
| Loading ports | Damietta (EGDAM), Alexandria (EGALY), El Dekheila (EGEDK), Ain Sokhna (EGSOK); Adabiya (EGADA) for dolomite |
| Incoterms | FOB / CFR / CIF; DAP / DDP on request |
| Lead time | 2–4 weeks; 3–5 weeks dolomite and magnetite; 4–8 weeks bauxite |
| Independent inspection protocol | TÜV Austria, SGS, Intertek or BV: draft survey, sampling per ISO 3082 / ISO 12743 / ISO 13909, witnessed assay, sealed referee sample |
| Internal QA gate | Per-lot CoA by the port laboratory before B/L; out-of-spec lots rejected at the loading port |
QA verification chain
| Gate | Control | Evidence | Who · frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Extraction / source | Pit-face or stockpile assay; re-export cargo accepted against supplier CoA plus EGG arrival sample | Source assay sheet | EGG QA · per stockpile or lot |
| Processing | Crushing, grinding, classification and washing to target sizing and chemistry | Process log, in-line checks | Plant QC · per shift |
| Port laboratory | Lot composite: XRF, LOI, moisture, particle size, density where specified | Per-lot CoA | EGG port QC · every lot before B/L |
| Independent inspection | Draft survey, sampling per ISO 3082 / 12743 / 13909, witness analysis | Inspection and weight certificates | TÜV Austria / SGS / Intertek / BV · per shipment |
| Destination acceptance | Buyer laboratory on discharge sample; referee sample opened on dispute | Buyer report vs CoA | Buyer lab · on arrival |
Applications & markets
- Drilling fluids and oil-well cementing — API barite, sodium bentonite, silica flour: oil and gas; glass and ceramics — silica, feldspar, kaolin, dolomite: glass and ceramics
- Steelmaking and foundry — dolomite flux, iron ore, manganese ore, coking coal, foundry sand and bentonite: steel and metal
- Fillers for paint, plastics, paper and cosmetics — micronised barite, talc, kaolin: industrial chemistry, cosmetic; water-treatment media — magnetite: water treatment
- Context: mining companies in Egypt; import guides for India and China
Standards & documentation
- Methods: XRF per EN ISO 12677, particle size per ISO 13320 / ISO 3310, sampling per ISO 3082 and ISO 13909, API Spec 13A for drilling grades
- ISO 9001:2015 across all divisions, ISO 14001, ISO 45001 — quality and compliance
- Independent inspection and draft survey: inspection services
- Export document set (Commercial Invoice, Packing List, B/L, Certificate of Origin with EUR.1 / PAFTA / COMESA / AfCFTA preference): documentation · HS codes · vessel sizes
Browse the full minerals catalogue for individual SKU datasheets.
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Send destination port, quantity, grade and Incoterm; the export desk replies within 24 hours with pricing, origin port, lead time and a sample CoA. Request a quote — or request a minerals quote — 24h response.
13 sub-categories — pick your commodity
Each sub-category carries its own specification window, certifications and tender language, and every SKU inside it ships on a per-lot Certificate of Analysis.
Bauxite — Aluminium Ore (Re-export)
Bauxite re-export from Guinean / Indian / Chinese partners through Egyptian port logistics. Refractory + abrasive + alumina-grade. Bulk vessel.
Egyptian Magnetite — High-density Mineral
Egyptian magnetite (Fe₃O₄) exporter — high-density mineral for water treatment, heavy-concrete, coal washing, drilling fluid weighting.
Egyptian Dolomite — Steel-grade & Glass-grade
Egyptian dolomite (CaMg(CO₃)₂) exporter — Eastern Desert origin. Steel-grade for refractory + slag conditioner, glass-grade, agricultural lime.
Iron Ore
Egypt Globe Group iron ore — full catalogue of commercial-grade SKUs available for FOB / CIF / CFR export.
Egyptian Barite — API 13A Drilling Grade SG 4.2 & Paint-grade Micronised BaSO₄
Eastern Desert barite: API 13A drilling grade SG ≥ 4.2, SG 4.1 powder and 3–5 µm paint-grade micronised barite. Per-lot CoA before B/L, SGS / BV inspection, FOB / CFR from four Egyptian ports.
Egyptian Bentonite — API 13A Sodium Drilling Grade & Calcium Foundry Grade
Sodium bentonite to API 13A (viscometer, filtrate, residue) and calcium foundry bentonite from Egypt. Per-lot CoA before B/L, independent inspection, 25 kg bags / FIBC / bulk, FOB / CFR.
Coal Re-export — Prime Hard Coking Coal & 6,200 kcal/kg Thermal Coal via Egyptian Ports
Prime hard coking coal (VM 20–22 %, CSN ≥ 7) and thermal coal 6,200 kcal/kg (ash ≤ 12 %, S ≤ 1 %) re-exported through Egyptian ports with ISO 13909 sampling and per-lot CoA.
Egyptian Potash Feldspar — Ceramic-grade Lumps K₂O+Na₂O ≥ 11 % & 200 Mesh Powder
Eastern Desert potash feldspar for ceramics and glass: lumps with K₂O + Na₂O ≥ 11 % and Fe₂O₃ ≤ 0.15 %, 200-mesh powder, K-spar 60 % grade. XRF per lot, FOB / CIF from four Egyptian ports.
Egyptian Kaolin — Sinai Paper Grade, Aswan WG1 Ceramic Grade & Calcined Kaolin
Egyptian kaolin (china clay) from Sinai and Aswan: paper grade, WG1 ceramic grade and calcined kaolin. ISO 2470 brightness and XRF per lot, CoA before B/L, 25 kg bags / FIBC, FOB / CIF.
Manganese Ore 44 % Mn — Lump Ore for Ferro-manganese Smelting via Egyptian Ports
Manganese ore lump 44 % Mn (South Africa / Ghana origin) re-exported through Egyptian ports for FeMn / SiMn smelting. ISO 4296 sampling, SGS draft survey, per-lot CoA before B/L, FOB / CFR.
Silica Sand
Egypt Globe Group silica sand — full catalogue of commercial-grade SKUs available for FOB / CIF / CFR export.
Egyptian Talc — Cosmetic / Pharma Grade ≥ 99 % Whiteness & 3–10 µm Plastic-filler Grade
Talc from Egypt's Eastern Desert and Aswan: cosmetic and pharma grade (≥ 99 % whiteness, asbestos-screened, REACH) and 3–10 µm industrial filler for PP compounds. Per-lot CoA before B/L, FOB / CIF.
Textiles & Yarn
Egypt Globe Group textiles & yarn — full catalogue of commercial-grade SKUs available for FOB / CIF / CFR export.
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Each industry has its own specification window, certifications and tender language. Select one to see the SKUs matched to it.
Institutional reliability in Egyptian-origin industrial minerals.
Egyptian-origin, traceable
Direct producer relationships across Egypt — a short, audited supply chain with EUR.1 / PAFTA / COMESA Certificate of Origin on every shipment.
7-port loading, own teams
Damietta · Port Said East · Alexandria · El Dekheila · Ain Sokhna · Safaga · Al-Arish — closest-to-source routing with resident EGG stevedoring, agency and port-QC teams.
Per-lot QA before B/L
Port-laboratory analysis and Certificate of Analysis on every lot before the Bill of Lading; TÜV Austria / SGS / Intertek / Bureau Veritas pre-shipment inspection on request.
24-hour quote SLA
Submit an RFQ today, receive a priced FOB / CIF / CFR offer, sample CoA and inspection protocol tomorrow. Standardised L/C-bank document set on order.
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Calcined Kaolin
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Coking Coal Hard Prime Grade
Feldspar Lumps Ceramic Grade
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