Orica Limited (ORI.AX)
Orica Limited operates in the Chemicals - Specialty industry of the Basic Materials sector, headquartered in East Melbourne, VIC, AU. The stock last traded at $22.76, down 0.87% on the session, giving a market capitalisation of $10.55B. Its beta of 0.68 implies it has historically moved less than the broad market.
Orica Limited, established in 1874 and headquartered in East Melbourne, Australia, is a global leader in the manufacture, distribution, and sale of commercial blasting systems, essential mining and tunneling support solutions, and a diverse array of chemical products and services. Its international footprint spans Australia, Peru, the United States, and numerous other countries. The company's core offerings encompass advanced 4D bulk explosive systems, packaged explosives, initiating devices, boosters, and specialized seismic explosive ranges. Alongside these products, Orica provides crucial technical expertise and supplementary services. Innovation is key, with solutions like Avatel, an automated system for underground development charging, and tele-remote blasting for secondary breakage and hang-up operations. In the chemicals sector, Orica supplies vital mining compounds such as cyanide sparges, emulsifiers, and sodium cyanide, complemented by PRO services. It also empowers clients with digital tools that deliver performance benchmarks and insights across every stage of the blasting process. Beyond mining, the company contributes to agriculture by producing nitrogen fertilizers, including urea ammonium nitrate and ammonia. Additionally, Orica offers comprehensive resources exploring the principles of chemical energy in blasting, fundamental explosives properties, and provides specialized training courses. Its portfolio also includes geotechnical solutions for deformation and convergence monitoring. Orica's extensive client base covers a wide range of industries, including surface (coal, metal, iron ore) and underground mining, quarrying, general construction, civil infrastructure, oil and gas, and agriculture.
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