Europe needs reliable supplies of critical raw materials, and it is actively looking beyond its traditional sources. Under the EU Critical Raw Materials Act, European industry is diversifying its supply chains and building long-term partnerships with producers worldwide.

Energiekaufhaus AG, based in Berlin, Germany, trades and brokers critical raw materials. Depending on the transaction, we buy and sell on our own account or act as an intermediary. We work directly with mining companies and producers on every continent and connect them with industrial buyers in Germany and Europe.

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Who we work with

• Mining companies and mine operators
• Producers of concentrates, oxides, metals and refined materials
• Established traders with verifiable supply

We work with suppliers from Africa, Asia, Latin America, North America, Oceania and Europe.

Materials we are looking for

We are particularly interested in materials on the EU list of critical and strategic raw materials, including:

• Battery materials: lithium, cobalt, nickel, graphite, manganese
• Copper
• Rare earth elements: neodymium, praseodymium, dysprosium, terbium and others
• Technology metals: gallium, germanium, tantalum, niobium, tungsten, antimony, bismuth
• Industrial minerals: fluorspar, barite, phosphate rock, magnesite, borates
• Platinum group metals

See our complete list on the Raw Materials page.

How it works

1. Submit your offer: Tell us the material, specification, quantity, origin and delivery terms.
2. Review: We review your offer and documentation and respond within about two business days.
3. Buyer matching: We present your offer to suitable industrial buyers in Europe.
4. Negotiation and contract: We support price, quality, logistics and payment negotiations. Payment terms are agreed individually for each transaction.
5. Delivery monitoring: We follow the supply chain from the mine to the industrial customer.

What to include in your offer

• Material and specification (grade, purity, form)
• Available quantity and delivery schedule (spot or long-term)
• Country of origin and production site
• Certificate of analysis (assay): required
• Export licences and relevant certificates
• Preferred Incoterms and payment terms

The more complete your information, the faster we can respond. Please note that industrial buyers carry out their own supplier verification (e.g. company documents, proof of origin), so have these documents ready.

Why Energiekaufhaus?

• In business since 2003, headquartered in Berlin, Germany
• Direct access to industrial buyers in Germany and Europe through our key account management
• Global supplier network of mining companies on all continents
• End-to-end support: we monitor and optimise the supply process from mine to customer

Frequently asked questions

Which raw materials do you buy?

We focus on materials on the EU list of critical and strategic raw materials, such as lithium, cobalt, graphite, nickel, copper, rare earth elements, gallium, germanium and tungsten. Please contact us for other materials.

Do you work with suppliers outside Europe?

Yes. Most of our suppliers are based outside Europe: in Africa, Asia, Latin America, North America and Oceania.

What is the EU Critical Raw Materials Act?

It is an EU regulation (Regulation (EU) 2024/1252) that aims to secure a sustainable supply of critical raw materials. One of its goals is to diversify supply so that the EU does not depend on a single country for more than 65% of any strategic raw material. This creates opportunities for new suppliers worldwide.

Do you work with small quantities?

No. We work exclusively in the industrial and wholesale segment. There is no fixed minimum; we assess each offer individually.

How quickly will I receive a response?

Usually within about two business days.

Do you offer long-term contracts?

Yes. In addition to spot transactions, we arrange long-term supply and offtake agreements.

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Phone: +49 30 80499703 · Email: service@energiekaufhaus.de

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