A gold operator in Egypt reached out to us in July 2026, enquiring for 28 tons of coconut shell granular activated carbon for gold CIL processing. The client requested our best FOB price for one full‑size 40’HQ container, and scheduled an on‑si...
A gold operator in Egypt reached out to us in July 2026, enquiring for 28 tons of coconut shell granular activated carbon for gold CIL processing. The client requested our best FOB price for one full‑size 40’HQ container, and scheduled an on‑site factory visit. After factory inspection, lab testing and independent SGS verification, 28 tons grade‑A gold recovery carbon with custom‑branded packaging were prepared for shipment. This is not the Egyptian buyer’s first procurement of activated carbon for gold mining. The client plans to place recurring orders of 1‑2 ×40’HQ containers every month if product specifications stay consistent.
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Client Region | Egypt, North Africa |
| Application | Grade‑A coconut shell GAC for gold CIL circuit |
| Mesh Size | 6×12 (US mesh) |
| Iodine Number | 1200 mg/g |
| CTC Activity | ≥60% |
| Ball‑Pan Hardness | ≥98% |
| Attrition (A.A.R.L.) | ≤2% |
| Ash Content | ≤4% |
| Moisture | ≤4% |
| Apparent Density | 450–500 kg/m³ |
| K Value | 32 kg/tonne |
| R Value | 65 |
| Raw Material | 100% coconut shell |
| Quantity | 28 tons (1 ×40’HQ container) |
| Packaging | Custom‑branded printed bags, client brand design |
| Trade Term | FOB |
| Special Requirement | Valid CARGOX platform registration for Egypt customs ACI filing |
This Egyptian gold buyer already had practical experience sourcing carbon for gold leaching circuits. They knew clearly which criteria could make or break CIL performance and Egypt‑bound import clearance. Below are their core requirements and how we fulfilled every point.
The client strictly required raw material sourced purely from coconut shell, no blended coal‑based feedstock. For CIL gold recovery, CTC activity above 60% was non‑negotiable to secure sufficient pore volume for adsorbing gold‑cyanide complexes. High ball‑pan hardness ≥98% and low AARL attrition ≤2% are essential to minimize carbon fines and prevent gold loss. Mixed‑source carbon brings unstable adsorption behaviour and higher ash content, which would hurt gold loading efficiency in production.
During their factory visit, the client toured our full production lines and finished‑goods warehouse. They ran iodine value and CTC tests directly in our in‑house laboratory with onsite samples. After on‑site testing, they took a 1‑kg sample drawn from mass production batches and arranged independent SGS testing. Final SGS lab results fully matched our declared specifications, and the client was highly satisfied with the test output.
Shipping goods to Egypt mandates exporter registration on the CARGOX platform for Advance Cargo Information (ACI) submission before vessel departure, to avoid port hold‑ups and customs delays. The client asked us to provide our CARGOX registration details for compliance review.
We were well‑prepared: we completed CARGOX verification three years ago, and this is far from our first activated carbon export shipment into Egypt. Our existing valid registration removed one major import‑risk concern for the buyer and built further trust in our trading capability.
Custom packaging bearing the client’s own brand was another key deliverable. We maintain an independent in‑house design team to handle custom packaging projects.
We went through multiple rounds of discussion with the client covering artwork layout, text content, logo positioning and bag material specifications. The whole customisation cycle took roughly two weeks. Every draft design and physical packaging sample was sent over for explicit client approval before mass printing commenced. No production steps moved forward without the buyer’s sign‑off, eliminating rework risks for custom‑printed cargo.
Beyond this initial 28‑ton trial container, the client shared their purchasing roadmap: they intend to purchase 1‑2 units of 40’HQ containers every month. Continued long‑term cooperation depends entirely on consistent product quality batch‑over‑batch.
We collect composite samples across production lots for Certificate of Analysis, testing the full set of parameters including hardness, attrition, ash, moisture, apparent density, K‑value and R‑value, so documentation reflects the full shipment rather than a single favourable sample. Our stable coconut‑shell feedstock supply and in‑house activation process enable us to lock critical parameters for future repeat orders, matching the performance of this first shipment.
Quality validation ran through the whole trade workflow:
We support SGS, Intertek or Bureau Veritas third‑party inspection upon request for any Egypt‑bound order.
TTell us your mesh size, CTC / iodine targets, special packaging requirements and monthly consumption volume. We will send spec sheets, factory‑direct pricing and free samples within 24 hours. We are CARGOX‑registered and experienced handling export documentation for Egypt market.
Grade‑A 100% coconut‑shell carbon, 6×12 mesh, iodine 1200 mg/g, CTC ≥60%, Ball‑Pan Hardness ≥98%, Attrition (A.A.R.L.) ≤2%, Ash ≤4%, Moisture ≤5%, Apparent Density 480‑510 kg/m³, K‑Value 32 kg/tonne, R‑Value 65. Consistent hardness is critical to minimise fines generation and gold loss to tailings during CIL operation. Exporter must hold valid CARGOX platform registration to satisfy Egypt ACI customs requirements.
Egyptian customs enforces Advance Cargo Information (ACI) filing via the CARGOX platform for incoming sea freight. Non‑registered exporters cannot submit mandatory pre‑shipment documents, which will result in cargo detention at destination port and heavy delivery delays. Our company completed CARGOX verification three years ago with active valid status.
Typically around two weeks from initial design discussion to confirmed packaging samples. Each design draft and physical sample requires client confirmation before mass printing starts, to match brand requirements.
Yes. With secured coconut‑shell raw material supply and our own activation facility, we can maintain consistent batch‑to‑batch quality for regular bulk orders. Composite lot sampling guarantees COA represents the whole shipment.
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