Zinc
Companies
Key Companies in the Zinc Value Chain
The Zinc industry encompasses at least 5 major companies from junior explorers and mine developers to integrated producers and downstream processors. With annual production of 13 million tonnes and prices around 3,300-3,430 $/tonne, the Zinc market supports a diverse corporate ecosystem.
Annual Production
13 million
tonnes
Market Price
3,300-3,430
$/tonne
Top Producer
China
33% share
Companies Tracked
5
Major Producers and Processors
The following companies are key participants in the Zinc supply chain:
Korea Zinc
Worlds largest zinc smelter by capacity; also recovers indium, germanium, and other byproducts from zinc concentrates
Glencore
One of worlds largest zinc miners; operates major mines in Australia (Mount Isa, McArthur River), Kazakhstan, Peru, and Canada
Hindustan Zinc (Vedanta)
Indias largest and worlds second-largest integrated zinc producer; operates mines in Rajasthan
Teck Resources
Major zinc producer through Red Dog mine in Alaska (one of worlds largest zinc mines) and Trail smelter in British Columbia
Boliden
Major European zinc miner and smelter; operates Tara mine in Ireland (Europes largest zinc mine) and smelters in Sweden and Norway
Corporate Strategy Trends
Major consumers of Zinc across the galvanizing steel and iron and die casting alloys 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 33% concentration in China.
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