Companies in Mining
There are 16,292 companies in Mining which include Rio Tinto, Kennametal, Glencore, Himadri, Alcoa. 3,735 companies in Mining are funded, with 4,065 having secured Series A funding. Till date, the sector has seen the creation of 2 Unicorns. Canada has the most number of companies in Mining (2,518), followed by Australia
(2,037), and then United States (1,540).
2026 has seen the creation of 197 Mining companies. On average, the last 10 years have seen 364 new companies launched every year. Most number of Mining startups have been founded by alumni from Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Harvard University and University of Pennsylvania.
Here is a List of top companies in Mining
1. Rio Tinto
Manufacturer of metals and minerals. Operations involve the extraction and processing of raw materials used in industrial applications and low carbon technologies. The business focuses on the production of various commodities to support infrastructure and manufacturing sectors. Activities include the management of supply chains to deliver essential resources for global industrial needs.
Key facts about Rio Tinto
- Founded Year: 1873
- Location: London (United Kingdom)
- Stage: Public
- Investors: Umbono, Greyrock Investments and 10 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Grant (prize money), Apr 09, 2024, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 75/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 1 of 3,571 Competitors
2. Kennametal
Key facts about Kennametal
- Founded Year: 1938
- Location: Latrobe (United States)
- Stage: Public
- Investors: Military Health and Europa
- Latest Funding Round: Grant (prize money), Jan 05, 2015, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 74/100 What is this?
3. Glencore
Producer and supplier of metals and minerals. Services include production, sourcing, processing, refining, transportation, storage, financing, and supplying commodities. Assets include cobalt, copper, metals, minerals, crude oil, coal, natural gas, and agricultural products.
Key facts about Glencore
- Founded Year: 1974
- Location: Baar (Switzerland)
- Stage: Public
- Total Funding till date: $2.2B
- Investors: First Reserve, Bank of China and 6 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Grant (prize money), May 11, 2024, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 72/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 2 of 3,571 Competitors
4. Himadri
Manufacturer of speciality chemicals including carbon black and battery materials. The product portfolio includes anode and cathode materials for lithium-ion batteries, coal tar pitch, refined naphthalene, and various speciality oils. These materials serve industries such as paints, plastics, tires, aluminium, and construction. Research and development activities focus on process improvements and the creation of value-added chemical products for industrial applications.
Key facts about Himadri
- Founded Year: 1987
- Location: Kolkata (India)
- Stage: Public
- Total Funding till date: $24M
- Investors: Citi, GNST Capital and 3 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Post IPO, Jan 02, 2010, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 71/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 1 of 2,453 Competitors
5. Alcoa
Manufacturer of aluminum, alumina, and bauxite products for various industries. The company provides materials used in smelting, casting, and other applications. It offers a portfolio of low-carbon products. The company focuses on sustainable manufacturing practices and responsible production.
Key facts about Alcoa
- Founded Year: 1888
- Location: Pittsburgh (United States)
- Stage: Public
- Investors: Elliott Management, ngn-capital.com and 1 Other
- Latest Funding Round: Grant (prize money), Apr 11, 2022, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 70/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 1 of 12,927 Competitors
