Lanthanum Oxide - Europe

Lanthanum Oxide Price per Ton - South Africa

What does lanthanum oxide cost per metric ton delivered to South Africa? How grade, payables and CIF Durban freight build the real number - and how to get a firm quote.

The per-ton price of lanthanum oxide delivered to South Africa is built, not quoted: assayed grade times benchmark value, adjusted for payables and impurities, plus freight to Durban. Headline numbers you see online are usually missing at least one of those layers. CriticalOre quotes lanthanum oxide (La₂O₃) for FCC catalysts, optical glass and battery alloys with the full calculation shown, so your team can verify every line.

South Africa is Africa's mining and metallurgical heavyweight with world-class refining expertise. CriticalOre supports that demand with independently tested material, EU-ready documentation and logistics tuned to European ports - the supply profile the EU Critical Raw Materials Act era rewards.

  • Independent COA with every lot - full element distribution
  • Chain-of-custody documentation for EU CRMA compliance files
  • L/C at sight or agreed T/T payment structures
  • Sealed umpire samples retained for every shipment

Delivery to South Africa

Gateway Port
Durban
Typical Ocean Transit
16–24 days
Origin
Laem Chabang / Bangkok Port, Thailand
Incoterms
FOB · CIF · DAP (Incoterms® 2020)

Lanthanum Oxide: Typical Specifications

Typical Specifications
ParameterTypical Value
Total REO Content45% – 70%
Light Rare Earths (La, Ce, Pr, Nd)Majority fraction
Neodymium + Praseodymium (NdPr)Reported per lot
Moisture< 5%
Particle SizePer buyer requirement
Radioactivity (Th + U)Tested & documented per lot
Packaging1 MT jumbo bags / drums

Values shown are typical ranges. Every lot is sampled and analyzed independently; a Certificate of Analysis (COA) accompanies each shipment.

Why South Africa Buyers Choose CriticalOre

Verified, Ex-China Origin

Southeast Asian sourcing with lot-level chain of custody - the documented diversification European procurement rules now expect.

EU-Ready Documentation

Independent assay, certificates of origin and due-diligence records that slot straight into CRMA compliance files and L/C presentations.

European Logistics Depth

Weekly services from Laem Chabang to Durban and every major European gateway, with NORM-capable handling where cargo requires it.

Lanthanum Oxide in South Africa: Common Questions

What is the minimum order for lanthanum oxide delivered to South Africa?

Typical MOQ is one 20 ft container (about 20 MT). Trial lots and 1–5 kg evaluation samples can be arranged for qualified buyers in South Africa, with sample costs usually credited against the first commercial order.

How long does delivery to South Africa take?

Ocean transit from Laem Chabang, Thailand to Durban typically runs 16–24 days, plus loading and customs clearance. We provide tracking from booking to discharge and support FOB, CIF and DAP terms.

What documentation accompanies each shipment to South Africa?

Commercial invoice, packing list, independent Certificate of Analysis, chamber-certified Certificate of Origin, bill of lading and MSDS - plus radiological screening documentation where relevant. Document sets are prepared to letter-of-credit standard for European banks.

How is lanthanum oxide priced for South Africa buyers?

Pricing references international benchmark assessments with adjustments for assayed grade, payables and freight to Durban. Every quote itemizes the element distribution so your team can verify the math. Firm quotes carry a defined validity period.

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Send your target specification, quantity and delivery preference. Our commercial team responds within one business day with a documented, assay-backed offer - including CIF Durban freight where requested.

Prefer background reading first? See our guides on how to buy concentrate, choosing incoterms and reading a COA.

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