Axion Metals Ltd. connects Canadian Class 1 nickel to industrial buyers across India, Africa, and beyond — with precision, transparency, and reliability at every step.
LME-registered Canadian Class 1 nickel, 99.8%+ purity, sourced from world-class sulphide deposits in Ontario and Labrador.
89% lower carbon than Indonesian NPI. Full traceability, ethical sourcing, and documentation to support your Scope 3 reporting.
Serving industrial buyers in India, East Africa, and international markets. Trial shipments from 5 metric tonnes with full documentation.
Axion Metals Ltd. is a federally incorporated Canadian commodity brokerage, headquartered in Surrey, British Columbia. We source LME-registered nickel from Canada's leading producers and connect it to qualified industrial buyers worldwide.
Our team brings together expertise in international trade, business development, and metals procurement — with active market relationships across Canada, India, and East Africa.
Learn More About UsWhether you are sourcing for the first time or looking for a reliable long-term Canadian supplier, we would be glad to hear from you. Trial shipments from 5 metric tonnes.
Federally incorporated in Canada. Headquartered in Surrey, British Columbia. Connecting Canadian Class 1 nickel to the world.
Axion Metals Ltd. is a Canadian commodity brokerage specialising in the sourcing and export of Class 1 nickel from Canada to industrial markets worldwide. We are federally incorporated under the Canada Business Corporations Act and headquartered in Surrey, British Columbia.
Founded by three partners with complementary backgrounds in international trade, business development, and market development across Asia and Africa, Axion Metals was established with a clear purpose: to connect Canada's world-class nickel production with the growing industrial demand in emerging and high-growth markets.
Our primary focus is India — one of the world's largest and fastest-growing consumers of nickel, with zero domestic production and a rising requirement for premium, ESG-certified supply. We also actively develop buyer relationships across East Africa and other international markets.
Axion Metals operates as a specialist brokerage and trading company. We source LME-registered Class 1 nickel from Canada's leading producers and refiners — including operations in the Sudbury Basin, Ontario and Voisey's Bay, Labrador — and manage the full export process from procurement through to delivery at the buyer's nominated port.
We handle commercial negotiation, export documentation, freight coordination, and Letters of Credit — working with licensed customs brokers, accredited freight forwarders, and third-party inspection agencies to ensure every shipment meets specification and arrives on time.
For our Canadian supply partners, we represent qualified international demand. For our buyers, we represent a trusted, transparent, and compliant Canadian supply channel.
We operate on clear pricing, open documentation, and honest communication at every stage of a transaction. Our buyers and suppliers always know exactly what they are getting and why.
We supply only Canadian Class 1 nickel — LME-registered, fully traceable, and produced to the highest environmental and ethical standards in the world. We do not compromise on grade or origin.
Commodity trading is built on trust. We invest in long-term relationships with both our supply partners and our buyers, rather than chasing one-off transactions. Every new buyer starts with a trial shipment structured to build confidence on both sides.
We believe where metal comes from matters. Canadian nickel carries one of the lowest carbon footprints of any commercially produced nickel in the world. We are proud to supply a product that supports our buyers' sustainability commitments.
We source from producing operations across Ontario and Labrador, the heartland of Canadian sulphide nickel production — Vale, Glencore, and Sherritt International.
With market representation in Mumbai, we serve stainless steel manufacturers, EV battery producers, electroplating operations, and metal trading companies across India.
We actively develop buyer relationships in Kenya and other East African markets where nickel demand for manufacturing and industrial applications is growing rapidly.
Whether you are a buyer, a supplier, or a potential business partner — we welcome the conversation.
LME-registered, 99.8%+ purity, sourced from Canada's world-class sulphide deposits. The highest grade of commercially traded nickel.
Axion Metals Ltd. specialises exclusively in Class 1 nickel sourced from Canada's sulphide ore deposits in Ontario and Labrador. Class 1 nickel meets or exceeds 99.8% purity and is registered for delivery on the London Metal Exchange (LME) — the global benchmark for refined nickel quality.
Unlike lower-grade Class 2 nickel pig iron produced from laterite ores, Canadian Class 1 nickel is refined through a multi-stage electrorefining process that produces a chemically consistent, ultra-pure product with full traceability from mine to delivery.
The LME benchmark product. Large flat refined nickel pieces of 99.99% purity, produced by electrorefining. Typically 10–30 kg per piece. Standard for stainless steel mills, alloy manufacturers, and industrial processors.
Functionally equivalent to cathodes in purity, formed into compact uniform shapes for ease of handling and furnace charging. Widely used in stainless steel production and specialty alloy melting.
Battery-grade nickel sulfate derived from Class 1 refined nickel. The primary nickel input for NMC and NCA lithium-ion battery cathode manufacturing. Minimum purity 99.0% NiSO₄.
High-purity nickel formed into bars or rounds for electroplating and surface finishing baths. Essential for nickel plating of automotive parts, hardware, and industrial components.
Fine nickel powder for powder metallurgy, specialty coatings, electronics manufacturing, and catalyst applications. Available on request.
Tell us your application and we will recommend the right nickel form and grade for your process.
Contact us →| Grade | Class 1 — LME Registered |
| Nickel purity | ≥ 99.8% Ni (cathodes/briquettes up to 99.99%) |
| Origin | Canada — Ontario (Sudbury Basin) & Labrador (Voisey's Bay) |
| Ore type | Sulphide deposit — premium extraction pathway |
| Pricing basis | London Metal Exchange (LME) cash price + agreed premium |
| Currency | USD per metric tonne |
| Delivery terms | CIF (Cost, Insurance & Freight) or FOB — as agreed |
| Minimum order | 5 metric tonnes (trial shipment) |
| Standard order | 20–200 metric tonnes |
| Lead time | 2–6 weeks from order confirmation, subject to availability |
| Documentation | Certificate of Analysis, Certificate of Origin, Bill of Lading, Packing List, MSDS |
| Inspection | Pre-shipment inspection available (Bureau Veritas / SGS) |
Canadian sulphide nickel carries approximately 89% lower lifecycle carbon emissions compared to nickel pig iron produced in coal-fired blast furnaces in Southeast Asia.
Every tonne of nickel Axion Metals supplies is traceable from the originating Canadian mine through the refining process to your facility. Full chain of custody documentation provided on request.
Canadian mining operations are governed by rigorous environmental, labour, and Indigenous community engagement standards, with transparent federal and provincial regulatory oversight.
Emissions intensity data, country-of-origin certification, and third-party inspection certificates available to support your procurement compliance and sustainability reporting.
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Contact our team to discuss your requirements, volume, specifications, and trial shipment options.
Not all nickel is equal. Grade, origin, carbon footprint, and traceability increasingly determine your ability to meet customer requirements, regulatory standards, and ESG obligations.
Canadian nickel sourced from sulphide ore deposits is refined to a minimum purity of 99.8% — and in cathode form, up to 99.99%. This is Class 1 grade, LME-registered, and accepted as the global benchmark for refined nickel quality. This level of purity is essential for battery cathode manufacturing, aerospace-grade superalloys, precision electroplating, and any application where impurities translate directly to defects in the final product. If your application demands purity, Canadian Class 1 is the only answer.
The EU's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism, automaker Scope 3 targets, and buyer sustainability audits are creating real commercial pressure to document where your raw materials come from. Canadian nickel lifecycle emissions are approximately 89% lower than nickel pig iron produced in coal-fired blast furnaces in Southeast Asia. Axion Metals provides full ESG documentation with every shipment. Canadian nickel is not just cleaner. It is documentably cleaner.
For buyers in India and East Africa, sourcing from Canadian producers is not straightforward. Language, time zones, minimum volume requirements, and complex trade documentation create real barriers. Axion Metals removes those barriers. We handle the full commercial and logistics chain — from procurement and export declaration in Canada to CIF delivery at your nominated port. We start every new buyer relationship with a trial shipment of 5–20 metric tonnes — structured to give your team time to verify quality and build confidence before committing to larger volumes.
Canada is a G7 nation with a stable regulatory environment, rule of law, and no sanctions risk. Canadian-origin nickel faces no import restrictions or additional scrutiny in India, East Africa, or most international markets. Canada-India CEPA negotiations are ongoing — expected to progressively reduce import duties on Canadian nickel into India. Sourcing from Canada is not just a quality decision. It is a long-term strategic one.
Axion Metals is a founder-led business. When you contact us, you speak to one of the three partners directly. We have active market representation in Mumbai and business development relationships in Kenya and across East Africa. We understand the Indian business environment, the importance of relationship-based trade, and the value of a supplier who picks up the phone. We are building a business based on trust, not transactions.
| Specification | Canadian Class 1 (Axion Metals) | Indonesian NPI / Class 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Purity | ≥ 99.8% — up to 99.99% | Typically 10–40% Ni |
| LME Registered | ✓ Yes | ✗ No |
| Battery grade capable | ✓ Yes | ✗ No |
| Electroplating grade | ✓ Yes | ✗ No |
| Carbon footprint | ~89% lower lifecycle emissions | High — coal-fired production |
| Full ESG documentation | ✓ Yes | ✗ Limited |
| Full traceability | ✓ Mine to delivery | ✗ Limited |
| Sanctions / import risk | ✓ None | Low but growing scrutiny |
| Suitable applications | Batteries, aerospace, plating, alloys, stainless | Stainless steel only |
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