Iron Ore Trading & Logistics

Global reach.
Physical certainty.

From mine to mill, Buildorax connects suppliers and buyers across continents with disciplined execution, transparent pricing and end-to-end logistics.

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Integrated physical trade
across four global offices

30+Years of combined experience
$200M+Historical trade volume
400+Clients across the value chain
24/7Round-the-clock market coverage
01 / Who we are

A legacy of trust

Built for the realities of physical trade.

Buildorax is a physical trading company focused on iron ore and the materials that keep global steelmaking moving.

Our team brings more than three decades of combined international trade experience. Deep relationships with mines, steel mills and shipping partners allow us to close the distance between supply and demand with reliability, speed and operational clarity.

Open-pit mineral extraction and handling equipment
SourceDirect mine relationships
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Experienced execution

Market knowledge carried through to contracts, documentation and delivery.

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Operational transparency

Clear pricing, clear responsibilities and consistent communication at every stage.

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Long-term alignment

Partnerships structured around repeatable performance—not one-off transactions.

02 / What we do

One team across the complete trade.

From origination to final discharge, we manage the commercial and operational links that determine a successful cargo.

Large-scale open-pit mining operation01

Iron Ore Sourcing

Direct relationships across Australia, Brazil, India and South Africa help us secure the right grades, volumes and delivery schedules.

Mine relationships · Due diligence · Quality controlDiscuss this service
Finished steel coil in an industrial warehouse02

Physical Commodity Trading

Spot and term contracts are executed with disciplined price-risk management across Platts IODEX and TSI 62% Fe benchmarks.

Spot & term · Benchmark pricing · Risk managementDiscuss this service
Bulk vessels operating at an industrial port03

Logistics & Shipping

Capesize, Panamax and Supramax chartering, coordinated from freight and port operations through documentation and discharge.

Chartering · Port operations · DocumentationDiscuss this service
03 / What we trade

Essential materials.
Direct relationships.

Careful due diligence and full logistics support applied consistently from source to mill.

FE 01

Iron Ore

The foundation of steelmaking. Fines, lump, pellets and concentrate through a growing direct-from-mine network, including Brazil.

  • Fines & lump
  • Pellets
  • Concentrate
MN 02

Manganese

An essential steelmaking input with no substitute. Lumpy and fine ore connected from established producers to mills.

  • Lumpy ore
  • Fine ore
  • Producer-to-mill
FS 03

Ferrous Scrap

Graded feedstock for modern electric-arc steelmaking, connecting recycling supply with reliable mill demand.

  • HMS
  • Shredded
  • Busheling
Steel coil prepared for industrial supply
03 / Product range

From raw ore
to finished steel.

A product line spanning raw materials, iron-ore derivatives, semi-finished and finished steel.
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DRI / Pellet / Concentrate

Sponge iron, or direct-reduced iron, is produced by stripping oxygen from iron ore with hydrogen- and CO-rich gas. We handle pellet (B) and fine (C) grades sourced across the Middle East and Venezuela.

  • Up to 30,000 MT pellet-form supply
  • Break-bulk capability to the Far East
  • DRI and HBI semi-finished products
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Iron Ore — Lump / Fine

Mine-development, sourcing and sales capability across hematite and magnetite products, with loading through Lázaro, Saldanha Bay, Boca Grande, Puerto Ordaz, Caldera and ports across the Middle East.

  • Lump: 6.3–35 mm
  • Fines: 0–10 mm
  • Fe above 45%; low phosphorus and sulfur
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Steel Products

Semi-finished and finished steel from established suppliers across the CIS region and China, matched to the required application.

  • Range: HRC / CRC / billet / slab / rebar
  • Billet: 100×100 / 150×150 mm · 3SP / 5SP
  • HRC: 2 mm · 37st-2 · 8–18 MT coils
  • Rebar: BS4449 · 12 m
  • Slab: 200–250 mm · ASTM A36 / S235JR

Our production line extends through iron ore derivatives and pellets, supported by our raw materials and contracts with major mills. The wider range includes DRI, HBI, long and wide bars, and pipe-making steel sheet.

Bulk vessels and logistics infrastructure at a working port
04 / Mine to mill

Every handover managed.

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Origination

Supplier due diligence, specification and volume alignment.

02

Trade

Spot or term execution aligned to transparent global benchmarks.

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Freight

Capesize, Panamax or Supramax chartering and port coordination.

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Delivery

Documentation, discharge and settlement carried through to completion.

05 / Technology-driven

Intelligence behind every trade.

Business intelligence, real-time market data and proprietary analytics integrate live pricing feeds, vessel tracking and inventory management for faster decisions and tighter control.

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Real-time BI dashboards

Market analysis and decision support across active trading regions.

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Live vessel tracking

Movement visibility and logistics optimization from load port to discharge.

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Risk & compliance

Structured monitoring across counterparties, pricing and trade execution.

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Automated workflows

Streamlined contract administration, documentation and settlement.

06 / Why Buildorax

Global presence.
Local expertise.

Trusted by steel mills, trading houses and mining companies across every continent.

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No intermediaries

Direct mine-to-mill relationships reduce friction and strengthen accountability.

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Transparent pricing

Commercial terms aligned to recognized global benchmarks.

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Dedicated management

A clear point of contact for every client and every active cargo.

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Continuous coverage

Four offices provide responsive market and operational support around the clock.

07 / Global reach

Four offices.
One connected team.

Local access across key trading regions, connected by a single operating standard.

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Our office in

United States

McKinney, Texas
7300 State Highway 121, Suite 300 McKinney, TX 75070, USA
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Our office in

United Kingdom

London
96 High Street Kensington London, United Kingdom
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Our office in

Hong Kong

Central
Unit 2904-05, 29/F, Universal Trade Centre No. 3 Arbuthnot Road, Central, Hong Kong
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Our office in

United Arab Emirates

Dubai
Unit 801, Al Salemiyah Tower SBK Riggat Al Buteen, Dubai, UAE
08 / Get in touch

Let's talk trade.

Whether you are sourcing iron ore, optimizing logistics or exploring a trading partnership, our team is ready to understand the opportunity.