Top Metals & Mining companies
Metals & Mining is a broad sub-sector within the manufacturing and construction industry that encompasses the exploration, extraction, processing, and trading of a wide range of metallic and mineral resources. This industry includes the mining of essential raw materials such as iron ore, coal, copper, precious metals like gold and silver, as well as critical minerals used in advanced technologies such as lithium, nickel, cobalt, and rare earth elements. Additionally, it covers the production and processing of metals like steel and aluminum, along with the mining and distribution of industrial minerals such as phosphate, potash, sulfur, borates, talc, and limestone. The sector also involves the manufacturing of specialized equipment and infrastructure for mining operations, as well as services supporting mine development, from exploration and drilling to construction, engineering, and reclamation. Trading and marketing activities, including the distribution of metals and minerals across global markets, are integral to maintaining supply and demand balance. The industry also encompasses the recycling and processing of scrap metals, emphasizing sustainable resource management. The scope extends further to activities related to mineral beneficiation, material refining, and the production of aggregates and dimension stones like granite and marble. Overall, Metals & Mining plays a crucial role in providing the raw materials essential for a variety of downstream industries, from construction and manufacturing to electronics and energy storage. Its scope spans from initial resource discovery, through extraction and processing, to market distribution and sustainable waste recycling, supporting economic development and technological innovation worldwide.
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NewmontNewmont Corporation is the world's largest gold mining company, operating 12 mines across Africa, Asia Pacific, North America, and Latin America to produce gold plus copper, silver, zinc, and lead byproducts for global commodity markets and investors under NYSE/ASX ticker NEM.newmont.comUnited States→
Rio TintoRio Tinto is a 150-year-old global mining and metals company producing iron ore, copper, aluminum, lithium, and specialty minerals across 35 countries, serving steelmakers, automotive OEMs, and battery manufacturers with $25.4 billion in 2025 underlying EBITDA.riotinto.comUnited Kingdom→
BHPBHP Group Limited is a global diversified mining company producing iron ore, copper, metallurgical coal, potash, and nickel for steel manufacturers, energy/electrification builders, agricultural producers, and industrial customers through tier-1 assets including Escondida copper mine and Pilbara iron ore operations.bhp.comAustralia→
Nucor CorporationNucor Corporation is North America's largest steel manufacturer and recycler, operating 27 EAF steel mills and 300+ facilities producing hot-rolled bar, plate, rebar, sheet, and a diversified portfolio of fabricated steel products for automotive, construction, data center, energy, and infrastructure customers.nucor.comUnited States→
Barrick MiningBarrick Mining Corporation is a global gold and copper producer operating 17-18 countries across five continents, anchored by Nevada Gold Mines—the world's largest integrated gold-producing complex—and producing 2.90-3.25 million ounces of gold and 190,000-220,000 tonnes of copper annually.barrick.comCanada→
Fortescue Future IndustriesFortescue Future Industries is the green energy and technology arm of Fortescue Ltd (ASX:FMG), a Perth-based, vertically integrated Australian iron ore producer that ships over 190 million tonnes annually to global steelmakers (primarily China) while developing green hydrogen, green iron, green ammonia shipping, and critical minerals (copper, wind turbine technology) for the global energy transition.fortescue.comAustralia→
Eldorado GoldEldorado Gold is a Canadian mid-tier gold and base metals producer operating four mines in Canada, Greece, and Türkiye, with a growth pipeline of two fully-financed development projects (Skouries and McIlvenna Bay) approaching commercial production in 2026 and a copper-zinc exposure added via the 2026 Foran Mining acquisition.eldoradogold.comCanada→
Kinross GoldKinross Gold is a Toronto-based senior gold producer operating seven mines across five countries (US, Brazil, Chile, Mauritania, Canada), producing ~2.0 million Au eq. oz. annually and selling at spot market prices to commodity counterparties while serving equity investors through capital-return programs.kinross.comCanada→
GlencoreGlencore is one of the world's largest diversified natural resource companies, producing and marketing approximately 15 commodities — including copper, cobalt, nickel, zinc, coal, and oil — across 30+ countries. It serves industrial manufacturers and energy customers globally through owned industrial operations integrated with a global marketing and trading division.glencore.comSwitzerland→
Hecla Mining CompanyHecla Mining Company is the largest primary silver producer in the U.S. and Canada, operating three underground mines (Greens Creek in Alaska, Lucky Friday in Idaho, and Keno Hill in Yukon) that produce silver, gold, lead, and zinc concentrates for direct sale to smelters.hecla.comUnited States→
