Parthian Partners Limited facilitated an ₦800 million commodity-backed trade financing deal for the export of tin from Nigeria, aimed at bridging the funding gap in the country's mineral sector.

Target Information

Parthian Partners Limited has successfully structured and financed a landmark ₦800 million commodity-backed trade transaction. This deal focuses on the export of 25 metric tons of tin sourced from Jos, Nigeria, marking a significant development in Parthian's expanding commodity finance operations. As both the structuring adviser and financier of the transaction, Parthian demonstrated its capacity to bridge the funding gap within Nigeria's mineral value chain, which has long struggled with undercapitalization.

The financing arrangement facilitated end-to-end execution by providing flexible working capital, overseeing operational milestones, and ensuring compliance with global trade standards. Parthian’s risk-controlled financing was instrumental in supporting crucial stages of the commodity trade cycle, which includes sourcing, processing, and logistics. The firm ensured supplier credibility and product quality by onboarding verified local partners and vetted processors.

Industry Overview

Nigeria’s hard commodities sector has shown strong export potential, particularly for tin, lithium, and columbite, due in large part to increased global demand. Despite this, the sector faces several structural challenges that inhibit scalability, such as aggregation delays