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Arsenic

Companies

Key Companies in the Arsenic Value Chain

The Arsenic industry encompasses at least 4 major companies from junior explorers and mine developers to integrated producers and downstream processors. With annual production of 35,000 tonnes and prices around 1.20-1.80 $/lb, the Arsenic market supports a diverse corporate ecosystem.

Annual Production

35,000

tonnes

Market Price

1.20-1.80

$/lb

Top Producer

China

50% share

Companies Tracked

4

Major Producers and Processors

The following companies are key participants in the Arsenic supply chain:

China National Gold Group

Producer
China

Major byproduct arsenic producer from gold processing operations

Umicore

Processor
Belgium

Processes arsenic-bearing materials at its Hoboken facility, one of the few Western arsenic handlers

II-VI Incorporated (Coherent)

End user COHR
United States

Major GaAs wafer manufacturer for semiconductor applications

AXT Inc

End user AXTI
United States

Produces gallium arsenide and other compound semiconductor substrates

Corporate Strategy Trends

Major consumers of Arsenic across the semiconductors (gallium arsenide) and wood preservatives sectors are increasingly focused on securing long-term supply agreements, investing in supply chain traceability, and supporting new production sources to reduce exposure to the 50% concentration in China.

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