How CPPR Works: Structured Access to Physical Copper

Copper (CPPR) provides structured access to investment-grade copper cathodes. This FAQ explains how CPPR works, how pricing and custody are structured, and how investors can gain direct exposure to copper through Mesh. 

What is Copper (CPPR)?

Copper (CPPR) is a physically backed copper exposure that provides investors with access to investment-grade copper cathodes through a structured investment format.

The underlying asset consists of 99.9% pure copper, the same institution-grade material referenced in global copper markets and traded through established supply chains such as the London Metal Exchange (LME).

CPPR is designed to bring institutional copper exposure into an accessible investment structure without requiring investors to engage directly in physical commodity logistics.

Why invest in copper?

Copper is a critical industrial input that sits at the centre of global infrastructure development.

It is used across:

• electrical grid expansion
• renewable energy infrastructure
• electric mobility systems
• industrial electrification
• data centre and AI infrastructure growth

Unlike financial assets, copper demand is directly linked to physical economic activity and long-term capital investment cycles.

Supply, however, remains constrained by capital intensity, permitting timelines, and declining ore grades.

How does CPPR provide exposure?

CPPR provides direct exposure to physical copper through a structured investment instrument.

Each unit reflects economic exposure to 99.9% pure copper cathodes held in professional custody within secure storage facilities.

This structure allows investors to access copper price performance without requiring direct ownership, handling, or storage of the physical metal.

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How is CPPR priced?

CPPR is priced directly off the global copper benchmark (LME spot price), ensuring alignment with institutional commodity markets.

The full pricing structure consists of:

• LME spot price
• + 10% sourcing and structuring premium
• + 2% storage and insurance
• + 15% VAT

This pricing model is fully transparent and reflects the underlying cost components required to source, secure, and maintain the physical asset.

There are no hidden mark-ups or fragmented dealer pricing.

Is CPPR backed by physical copper?

Yes. CPPR is backed by 99.9% pure copper cathodes, consistent with LME-grade specifications used in global industrial supply chains.

The underlying copper is held within professional, secure custody arrangements and is subject to institutional-grade storage and insurance frameworks.

What custody arrangements are in place?

The underlying copper is held in professionally managed, secure storage facilities.

Custody, insurance, and asset protection are embedded within the structure, ensuring that the physical asset is managed on behalf of investors without requiring direct operational involvement.

What is the minimum investment?

The minimum investment in CPPR is R50.

This allows investors to access institution-grade copper exposure at a low entry threshold while maintaining full proportional exposure to the underlying asset.

Can CPPR be traded or exited?

Yes. CPPR is designed to provide secondary market liquidity through the Mesh marketplace.

Investors may enter and exit positions within the available market structure, subject to prevailing liquidity conditions on the platform.

How does CPPR differ from other copper investments?

Most copper exposure is accessed indirectly through:

• mining equities
• commodity funds or ETFs
• futures contracts
• synthetic or offshore structures

These instruments introduce additional layers of risk and complexity, including:

• operational risk (miners)
• financial structuring risk (derivatives)
• indirect exposure to copper pricing

CPPR removes these layers by providing direct exposure to the underlying physical asset within a structured investment format.

Where does CPPR fit in a portfolio?

CPPR provides exposure to real economic build cycles rather than financial market sentiment.

It is typically used as part of a broader allocation to:

• infrastructure themes
• electrification and energy transition
• industrial and technological expansion cycles
• real asset and commodity diversification strategies

It is not positioned as a defensive store of value, but as participation in structural global demand growth.

Why is direct copper ownership historically limited?

Copper has historically been an industrial commodity primarily transacted between producers and large-scale industrial consumers.

Outside institutional markets, physical copper ownership has typically been constrained by:

• fragmented pricing mechanisms
• non-standardised material quality
• storage and custody requirements
• limited resale infrastructure

As a result, private investors have largely accessed copper indirectly rather than through direct ownership.

CPPR is designed to address this structural gap.

Who is CPPR designed for?

CPPR is designed for investors seeking direct exposure to commodities without operational complexity.

This includes:

• wealth managers constructing diversified portfolios
• family offices allocating to real assets
• investors seeking exposure to infrastructure-linked commodities
• sophisticated individuals expanding beyond traditional asset classes

Where can I access CPPR?

You can view and access Copper (CPPR) here:

Copper has long been a critical input into global economic development. CPPR brings that exposure into a structured investment format aligned with institutional commodity markets, providing transparent pricing, professional custody, and direct access to physical copper without operational friction.

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