Zéro Ferro and House of Commodity (HOC) have embarked on an ambitious journey to conquer the global commodities market and to establish themselves as the largest African-owned commodity traders of non-ferrous metals.

They aim to be Africa’s leading base metals company, ethically sourcing commodities that drive the progress of humanity. In Zambia, Bissados Limited is the subsidiary.

With a strong presence in Nigeria, Zambia and the Democratic Republic of Congo, the companies have already begun exporting copper concentrates to China, with a projected yearly export value of $504 million.

Zéro Ferro is headed by Mr Olajide Abiola, the CEO with over 20 years of experience in multi-sector business leadership. A statement by the firms reads: “Zéro Ferro’s business model is built on a simple yet effective strategy: sourcing high-quality non-ferrous metals from African mines and exporting them to global markets. With a focus on copper, the company has established a strong presence in Zambia and the DRC, two of the world’s leading copper-producing countries. Working with Bonded warehouses like Zamfast/Costco Shipping to drive the logistics in a safe and timely manner.

“Zéro Ferro and HOC’s success is built on a foundation of expertise, experience and strategic partnerships. The companies’ CEO has established a network of contacts and partners throughout the African commodities industry, enabling Zero Ferro to source high-quality metals at competitive prices.”