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Order Book $150M
Countries 5 Active
DLC Rate 100%
Pipeline $2.85M Li
Margin 15%+
Order Book $150M
Countries 5 Active
DLC Rate 100%
Pipeline $2.85M Li
Margin 15%+
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Documentary Credit-Based
Commodity Transactions

Winterfields Group structures commodity transactions across African corridors, with exposure to copper cathodes, chrome, and lithium supply chains.

Transactions are executed through documentary credit frameworks to manage counterparty risk, settlement conditions, and delivery verification.

Structured risk allocation, including first-loss layers
Credit insurance applied where relevant
UK governance, audit, and oversight processes
Portfolio Metrics
$150M
Order Book
15%+
Net Margin
5
Countries
100%
DLC Secured
UCP 600 Documentary Credits
Copper ore extraction from open-pit mine operations
Copper Operations
Open-pit copper mine with deep terraces in desert landscape
Mine-to-Port Corridor
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Our Model

Three Steps. One Platform.

01

Source & Consolidate

Mine-to-port logistics across Zimbabwe, Zambia, DRC, and South Africa. Quality verification at every stage.

02

Process & Certify

JORC/NI 43-101 certified mineral assays. Processing facilities in Zimbabwe.

03

DLC-Secured Delivery

UCP 600 Documentary Letters of Credit. Shipment to global buyers with full payment protection.

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Our Approach

A Structured Approach to Mineral Trade

1

Source

Strategic sourcing of lithium, copper, chrome, and critical minerals from licensed operations across Sub-Saharan Africa.

2

Structure

DLC-backed trade finance with secured offtake agreements from confirmed international buyers.

3

Deliver

Export to global buyers with defined margins. UCP 600 protection at every transaction.

We structure and execute secured trade finance transactions within the global critical minerals supply chain. From sourcing to delivery, every stage is designed to minimise risk and maximise clarity of returns.

Why Winterfields

Built for Security and Scale

Your capital is protected by multiple layers of institutional-grade security

UK UK Companies House
JORC Certified
UCP 600 Standard
Credit Insured

Documentary Credit Protection

Every transaction secured through bank-issued Documentary Letters of Credit (UCP 600), providing payment assurance upon presentation of compliant documents

Structured Risk Layers

Defined first-loss tranches absorb initial exposure; investor capital protected by junior equity position and credit enhancement structures

Credit Risk Transfer

Political and commercial credit risk transferred to investment-grade insurers where applicable; transactions structured with confirmed, irrevocable terms

UK Governance Framework

London-based oversight with independent financial audits; full KYC/AML compliance, Companies House registration, and transparent investor reporting

Capital at Risk Statement

Investments in trade finance carry risk including potential loss of principal. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Winterfields structures transactions to minimise risk through DLC protection, credit insurance, and first-loss buffers, but investors should carefully consider their risk tolerance and investment objectives.

Winterfields operates at the intersection of commodity sourcing and structured finance. Our model prioritises capital protection through secured instruments, defined offtake agreements, and disciplined execution.

Current Pipeline

Current Opportunity Snapshot

CLOSING Q2 2026
Transaction Value
$2.85M
5,000 tons lithium
Expected Returns
18-24%
Annualised yield
Available Allocation
$850K
Limited spots
Funded $2.0M of $2.85M (70%)
Fully secured through bank-issued Documentary Letter of Credit
Confirmed offtake with Chinese state-owned enterprise
First-loss buffer protecting investor capital
Quarterly independent audits & reporting

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