AYYS structures commodity transactions from mandate to delivery. Our operating model integrates sourcing, trade finance, logistics and market intelligence into a single disciplined framework — removing the friction between counterparty identification and final settlement.
AYYS sources metals directly from upstream producers — mines, smelters, refineries and certified processing facilities. We do not intermediate from aggregators or brokers. Every flow is documented from origin to delivery, with producer identity and extraction site on record before any transaction is confirmed.
Our mandate model is engagement-first: buyers submit a sourcing brief, our desk identifies matching supply, structures the commercial terms and manages execution. Spot, forward and offtake structures are available depending on volume and buyer profile.
Buyer submits form, grade, volume, Incoterm and target pricing basis.
Buyer identity and compliance checks completed. UBO documented before any offer.
AYYS desk identifies upstream availability. Seller KYC conducted in parallel.
Indicative price, specs, Incoterm and payment terms presented within 24–48 hours.
Contract, logistics, assay and settlement managed through to final delivery confirmation.
Commodity transactions require financial instruments aligned with physical flows — not generic banking templates. AYYS structures payment terms around the actual risk profile of each corridor, counterparty and commodity form, from confirmed L/C at sight to TT with documentary control.
SWIFT MT700 confirmed irrevocable L/C at sight. Issuing bank must be rated or confirmed by an acceptable correspondent. AYYS reviews all L/C drafts before issuance — terms aligned with contract and shipping docs to eliminate discrepancies at presentation.
Telegraphic Transfer against original shipping documents for counterparties with an established track record. Partial advance (10–30%) at contract signing with balance TT against documents for new relationships. Open account terms extended selectively to qualified industrial buyers with volume history.
Pricing matched to buyer hedging posture and seller exposure. Monthly average (MAMA) M+1 or M+2 is standard for base metals. Fixed-price contracts negotiated for volume offtakers with minimum 500 t/month. Index-linked pricing available for battery materials referenced to Fastmarkets, Benchmark Mineral Intelligence or COMEX.
AYYS embeds contractual protections at every stage. Independent pre-shipment inspection, umpire assay clauses, insurance on CIF terms, and force majeure provisions aligned with LME standard. All contracts governed by English law with ICC arbitration as default dispute resolution mechanism.
AYYS manages logistics from load port to final delivery — vessel booking, freight forwarding, customs documentation, transit country compliance and last-mile coordination. We do not use single-provider freight arrangements. Each shipment is structured for the specific corridor, cargo type and regulatory environment.
For sensitive corridors (DRC, Iran, Kazakhstan transit), AYYS maintains active logistics relationships with bonded warehouses, freight forwarders with local presence and port agents at key export hubs: Dar es Salaam, Durban, Bandar Abbas, Aktau and Gdańsk.
AYYS Signal is our proprietary intelligence layer — market briefs, supply chain alerts and geopolitical analysis delivered to mandate clients. Advisory is not a separate service: it is embedded in the sourcing process. Buyers receive corridor risk assessments, pricing outlooks and supplier qualification reports as part of their mandate package.
LME/COMEX positioning, physical premium tracking, inventory data and forward curve analysis. Specific to the metals in each buyer's mandate portfolio. Updated every Tuesday and Friday.
Real-time alerts on logistics events — port closures, rail disruptions, customs changes, export quota adjustments. AYYS monitors 14 active corridors continuously with local agent networks in DRC, Zambia, Kazakhstan, Iran and Eastern Europe.
Detailed reports on upstream producers — production capacity, ownership structure, certification status, past performance and compliance posture. Prepared before any new supply relationship is activated. Available to mandate clients on request.
Describe your requirement — metal, grade, volume, Incoterm, pricing basis and timeline. Our trading desk responds within 24 hours.
