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22 March 2026 · 7 min read

Offtakes: commercial issues that move outcomes

A concise guide to the pricing and risk allocation clauses that typically drive value in critical minerals offtakes.

OfftakesCritical MineralsContracts

Mechanics matter

Small clauses in payability, benchmark linkage, impurities and adjustment mechanics can create material value transfer over time.

Good negotiation outcomes require clarity on what is priced, what is capped, and which risks sit with each party.

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