Autlan

What Autlan does

Autlán (Compañía Minera Autlán, S.A.B. de C.V.) is a publicly traded Mexican mining company founded in 1953, headquartered in San Pedro Garza García, Nuevo León, and listed on the Bolsa Mexicana de Valores under ticker AUTLANB. The company operates through four business units: Autlán Manganeso (manganese ore mining and ferroalloy production), Autlán Metallorum (gold mining via the wholly owned Minera Columbia de México in Sonora), Autlán Energía (renewable hydroelectric generation via the Atexcaco run-of-river plant in Puebla under subsidiary Compañía de Energía Mexicana), and Autlán EMD (electrolytic manganese dioxide production in Oñati, Spain, making Autlán the second-largest EMD producer in Europe).

The product portfolio spans high-, medium-, and low-carbon ferromanganese, silicomanganese, manganese nodules, manganese carbonate, natural manganese dioxide (battery and ceramic grades), manganous oxide (for animal feed and fertilizers), electrolytic manganese dioxide (EMD) for alkaline batteries, gold doré, and hydroelectric electricity. The core technological differentiator is Autlán's proprietary nodulization process at the Molango unit—reportedly the world's only such furnace for manganese ore concentration—which produces semi-reduced nodules (MnO) that lower carbon, gas, electricity, coke, and electrode consumption for downstream ferroalloy customers. The Atexcaco hydroelectric facility delivers 100% renewable energy for ferroalloy operations, avoiding approximately 115,308 tonnes of CO2 annually and providing a vertical-integration cost advantage.

The company generates revenue primarily through direct enterprise sales of ferroalloys to integrated and non-integrated steel mills, with additional income from EMD sales to European alkaline battery manufacturers, gold doré to bullion markets, and manganese derivatives to fertilizer, animal-feed, and ceramic producers. Customers are distributed across Mexico, the United States, Asia, South America, and Europe; logistics leverage proximity to the Tampico port. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and is set by volume, specification, and market conditions on direct quotes. With 1,761 employees (90% of Hidalgo workforce drawn from neighboring communities) and a 72-year operating history, Autlán commands a leadership position as the largest manganese producer in Central and North America and maintains investment-grade credit ratings (Fitch BBB+/F2, HR A-/HR2).

Name

Autlan

Legal name

Compañía Minera Autlán, S.A.B. de C.V.

Website

https://autlan.com.mx

Company type

Public

Founded year

1953

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Autlán is a publicly traded Mexican mining company producing manganese ferroalloys, gold, hydroelectric power, and electrolytic manganese dioxide (EMD). The largest manganese producer in Central and North America and the world's only producer of manganese nodules, it serves steel, battery, agricultural, and precious metals customers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Manganese Mining and Ferroalloy Production

NAICS

Iron Ore Mining (212210), Iron and Steel Mills and Ferroalloy Manufacturing (3311), Iron and Steel Mills and Ferroalloy Manufacturing (331110)

SIC

Metal Mining (1000), Miscellaneous Metal Ores (1090), Primary Smelting & Refining Of Nonferrous Metals (3330), Wholesale-Metals & Minerals (No Petroleum) (5050)

akta.pro primary industry

Manganese Ore Mining & Concentrates (IMAKAFAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Battery-Grade Chemical Processing (LiOH/Li2CO3, Ni/Co Sulfates, Mn Sulfate) (IMAKAFAI), Battery Raw Materials Mining & Refining (Lithium, Nickel, Cobalt, Manganese, Graphite) (EUAFABAA), Battery & Critical Minerals Trading (Lithium, Cobalt, Graphite, Manganese, Rare Earths) (IMAKAJAE), Industrial Minerals Trading (Phosphate, Potash, Sulfur, Borates, Barite, Talc) (IMAKAJAF)

Keywords

• Manganese mining
• Ferroalloy production
• Precious metals mining
• Electrolytic manganese dioxide
• Renewable hydroelectric energy

Headquarters

HQ city

Chapultepec

HQ country

Mexico

HQ region

Latin America

Offices10 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Manganese Mining and Ferroalloys: Autlán generates primary revenue from mining manganese ore and producing manganese ferroalloys (high-carbon ferromanganese, medium-carbon ferromanganese, low-carbon ferromanganese, silicomanganese, and specialty ferroalloys) for the steel industry. The company operates mining units in Molango, Nonoalco, and Naopa (Hidalgo), and ferroalloy plants in Tamós (Veracruz), Gómez Palacio (Durango), and Teziutlán (Puebla). Revenue from manganese products is complemented by sales of manganese derivatives including natural manganese dioxide for batteries and ceramics, and manganese oxide for animal feed and fertilizers.
2. Precious Metals Mining (Autlán Metallorum): Autlán generates revenue through gold mining operations at the Columbia Unit in Sonora. The company increased its stake in Metallorum Holding from 10% to 100% as part of its strategic growth plan. Production includes gold with proven plus probable reserves of 139,124 oz Au and measured plus indicated resources of 165,000 oz Au.
3. Electricity Generation (Autlán Energía): Autlán generates revenue from renewable energy production through its subsidiary Compañía de Energía Mexicana (CEM), which operates the Atexcaco Hydroelectric Plant in Puebla. The company produces 100% renewable hydroelectric energy for self-consumption, reducing operational costs, with potential for future energy sales to the grid.
4. Electrolytic Manganese Dioxide (EMD): Autlán EMD produces electrolytic manganese dioxide for alkaline batteries at its Oñati plant in Spain's Basque Country. This unit diversifies revenue toward non-steel chemical applications and extends geographic presence into the European Union market.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Autlán is a Mexican mining company that extracts manganese ore and produces manganese ferroalloys (ferromanganese in various carbon grades and silicomanganese), manganese derivatives (natural manganese dioxide for batteries and ceramics, manganous oxide for feed and fertilizer), electrolytic manganese dioxide (EMD) for alkaline batteries, gold doré from its Columbia unit, and hydroelectric energy for its own operations. It is the largest manganese producer in Central and North America and the world's only producer of manganese nodules.

Product overview

Autlán is a 100% Mexican mining and minerals company organized into four distinct business units: Autlán Manganeso (core manganese mining and ferroalloys), Autlán Metallorum (precious metals/gold mining), Autlán Energía (hydroelectric power generation), and Autlán EMD (electrolytic manganese dioxide for batteries). The product portfolio includes ferroalloys (ferromanganese in various carbon grades, silicomanganese), manganese derivatives (natural manganese dioxide for batteries and ceramics, manganous oxide for agriculture and animal feed), electrolytic manganese dioxide (EMD) from its Spain plant, gold from its Sonora operations, and renewable hydroelectric energy. The company is the largest manganese producer in Central and North America and the world's only producer of manganese nodules.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Autlán Manganeso: Manganese mining and ferroalloy production division, the company's core business unit and largest manganese producer in Central and North America.
• Autlán Metallorum
• Autlán Energía
• Autlán EMD

Products and services

• Ferroalloys and Manganese (Ferromanganese, Silicomanganese, Manganese Nodules, Manganese Carbonate) Product line including Ferromanganese High Carbon, Ferromanganese Medium Carbon, Ferromanganese Low Carbon, Silicomanganese, Nitrogenated Medium Carbon Ferromanganese, Manganese Nodules (Autlán is the world's only producer), and Manganese Carbonate. Used as deoxidizing and alloying agents in steel production.
• Manganese Derivatives (Natural Manganese Dioxide and Manganous Oxide) Manganese derivative products including Natural Manganese Dioxide Battery Grade (grades N-65, N-67, N-70 for Leclanché/zinc-carbon batteries), Natural Manganese Dioxide Ceramic Grade (pigment for fired clay), and Manganous Oxide for animal feed, fertilizers, and pharmaceuticals.
• EMD (Electrolytic Manganese Dioxide) Alkaline Battery Grade

Quantifiable outcome

• 2025 EBITDA of US$31.5 million with 9.8% margin
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Compañía de Energía Mexicana (CEM)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020Autlán acquired control of CEM (formerly part of Grupo Ferrominero, S.A. de C.V.) in Q4 2013 to create the Autlán Energía division. CEM developed and operates the Atexcaco Hydroelectric Plant in Puebla. This partnership vertically integrates Autlán's operations by providing renewable electricity from the hydroelectric plant, reducing energy costs and supporting sustainability objectives.
• Metallorum HoldingcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2018Autlán acquired Metallorum Holding, increasing its stake from 10% to 100% as part of its strategic growth plan into precious metals mining. Metallorum operates the Minera Columbia gold operation in Sonora. The acquisition received COFECE approval and provides Autlán with entry into gold mining.
• Hidalgo State MunicipalitiesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAutlán maintains community partnerships with municipalities in its operating area including Molango, Tlanchinol, Lolotla, Tepehuacán de Guerrero, and Xochicoatlán. These partnerships distribute mining fund resources (Fondo Minero) and support infrastructure projects, totaling 11 million pesos in 2024 across 21 infrastructure projects.
• Universidad Autónoma del Estado de Hidalgo (UAEH)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational partnership linking with UAEH for workforce training and development programs in Autlán's neighboring communities.
• Tecnológico de MonterreyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partnership for educational initiatives and workforce training in Autlán's communities of influence.
• UNAM Facultad de Ciencias QuímicasminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with UNAM's Faculty of Chemical Sciences for research collaboration and technical training programs.
• Gobierno Vasco / European Union (HAZITEK Program)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAutlán EMD participates in the Basque Government's HAZITEK program for business R&D support, receiving funding for projects including DELIO, EMD+, and ELEMENT focused on EMD technology innovation and boiler renovation with fire-tube technology.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Glencore: Glencore is one of the world's largest commodity traders and miners, with significant manganese ferroalloy and ore exposure through its South African operations. Comparable to Autlán's combined mining and trading/marketing profile via Autlán Metal Services.
• Vale S.A. Vale is a Brazilian diversified mining major that produces manganese ore and ferroalloys alongside iron ore, copper, and nickel. Comparable through its manganese franchise and similar customer base in steel, though Autlán is far smaller and far more manganese-focused.

Emerging players

• Tronox Holdings: Tronox's specialty manganese chemicals business (formerly Element 92 / Cegasa) includes EMD and battery-grade manganese products. The Oñati plant competes directly with Tronox in the European EMD market.

Direct peers

• Eramet: Eramet is a French mining and metallurgical group that is one of the world's largest producers of manganese ore and alloys (via its Comilog subsidiary in Gabon) and ferromanganese. It is the most direct global peer to Autlán given the overlap in manganese ore mining and ferroalloy production for steel customers.
• MOIL Limited: MOIL is India's largest manganese ore producer, operating multiple underground mines and producing various grades of manganese ore for ferroalloy and battery applications. It is the closest geographic analog to Autlán as a state-affiliated, single-country manganese specialist.
• OM Holdings: OM Holdings is a vertically integrated manganese and ferrosilicon producer operating the Bootu Creek mine in Australia and smelters in Malaysia and Sarawak. It directly competes with Autlán in manganese ore and ferroalloys for the global steel supply chain.
• Jupiter Mines: Jupiter Mines owns a 49.9% stake in Tshipi é Ntle Manganese Mining in South Africa, one of the world's largest manganese ore producers. Pure-play exposure to manganese ore pricing makes it a key direct comparable for Autlán's mining economics.
• South32: South32 produces manganese ore and alloys through its Australia Manganese joint venture (GEMCO mine and Tasmanian Electro Metallurgical). The peer produces the same core products as Autlán (manganese ore, ferromanganese, silicomanganese) for global steel customers.
• Consolidated Minerals (ConsMin): Consolidated Minerals is a private manganese ore producer with operations in Ghana and Australia, supplying high-grade manganese ore to ferroalloy producers globally. It is a direct peer in the upstream manganese mining segment.

Regional players

• Autlán Metal Services (intra-group trading arm) — replaced with Atlantic Nickel / Mirabela for comparison: Atlantic Nickel, owner of the Santa Rita nickel-mine in Brazil, is a regional miner serving similar Latin American industrial customers and supplying ferroalloy-grade and battery-relevant minerals. Comparable through its South American scale and exposure to the same regional steel industry customers as Autlán.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors2 records

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M&A1 record

Investments

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