FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Membership, trading, auctions and the legal basics, in plain words.
GlobalOre is a trading infrastructure that connects buyers and sellers of physical ores, providing a secure and efficient platform for price discovery and transaction execution.
Companies involved in the iron ore supply chain, including miners, traders, steel mills and end users, may apply for Market Membership, subject to onboarding and compliance requirements. Other companies may apply to become Subscribers.
Submit an application and complete the required KYC and onboarding checks. Our team will guide you through the process. Download the Membership Pack, complete it and send it with your KYC pack to info@globalore.net.
Members can access a range of physical iron ore products, including spot cargoes and other products made available through the platform from time to time.
All bids and offers posted on the trading platform are firm and executable. You retain control over your counterparties, and transactions can only be executed with parties you have approved.
GlobalOre offers a range of membership packages designed to suit different business needs. See the pricing overview, or contact us for the latest pricing information.
All applicants must complete Know Your Customer (KYC), sanctions screening and other compliance checks before trading access can be granted.
In a Forward Auction, a seller invites participants to bid for a cargo. In a Reverse Auction, a buyer invites participants to compete by offering the lowest price to supply a cargo.
Members may participate in an Auction when invited by the Auction Host and subject to meeting the platform's eligibility and counterparty requirements.
No. GlobalOre acts solely as the platform operator and is not a principal or counterparty to any transaction concluded between Members.
Yes. Transactions concluded through the platform are binding between the participating counterparties in accordance with the applicable contractual terms and Usage Rules.
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