Metals such as nickel and cobalt are vital for electric vehicles and energy storage solutions. Lead batteries are also instrumental in powering the internet and telecommunications infrastructure. Embracing these critical metals is key to driving sustainable energy and technological progress.
We have crafted a well-defined strategy for value chain due diligence, including a targeted initiative to identify impacts from the minerals and metals we source and supply, to promote continuous enhancement.
ORB is an independent supplier of a variety of materials, including metals, non-ferrous concentrates, gemstones, nuclear fuel, and ceramics materials.
Lithium
A material used to stabilize and enhance the range of lithium-ion batteries.
Aluminium
A versatile lightweight metal used in everything from kitchen foil to automotive parts.
Silicon
Silicon is fundamental in electronics, solar panels, and computer chips.
Nickel
Essential for making stainless steel and vital for EV batteries.
Copper
The essential metal powering electrification and driving the energy transition.
Zinc
Crucial for offshore wind turbines, it protects steel from rusting.
Gallium
Gallium is vital for semiconductors, LEDs, and solar panels.
Germanium
Germanium is critical for fiber optics, infrared optics, and solar cell applications.
Silver
Essential for making stainless steel and vital for EV batteries.
Gold
Gold is highly valued for its use in electronics, jewelry, and investment.
Uranium
Uranium is a dense, naturally occurring metal known for its critical role in nuclear energy production.
Lead
Lead batteries are widely used, powering data centers and vehicles.
Diamond
Diamonds are prized for their brilliance in jewelry and their unmatched hardness in industrial applications.
Silicon Carbide
Silicon carbide is essential for high-performance electronics, cutting tools, and automotive applications.
Our bulk commodities business includes essential raw materials such as iron ore and coal. These materials are fundamental for steel production and energy generation, providing critical support to various industries worldwide.
We trade metallurgical coal, vital for steel manufacturing, and supply thermal coal to utility companies worldwide. While coal plays a crucial role in these sectors, it accounts for less than 5% of our group's revenue. Our commitment includes responsible sourcing and adherence to environmental standards. We support the transition to cleaner energy while meeting current industrial demands.
ORB supplies high-quality iron ore to the global steelmaking industry. Over the years, we have cultivated a network of responsible suppliers, ensuring our products meet international standards and the specific needs of our customers. We collaborate with established private, public, and state-owned companies, providing a range of services including blending, storage, and shipping.
Limestone is crucial in various industrial processes, including steel production, construction, and environmental applications. ORB sources and supplies high-quality limestone, ensuring it meets the specific requirements of our clients. We work with reputable suppliers to offer services such as storage, logistics, and quality assurance, maintaining the highest standards for our customers.
We globally deliver blended concentrates and refined metals. Using our network and expertise, we ensure efficient, reliable delivery to support electrification, mobility, and construction industries.
Our services exceed expectations, providing tailored materials to meet diverse customer needs.
We procure concentrates from mines globally.
We transfer accumulated volumes from several mining locations to a port storage terminal via rail and road.
We store concentrates in dedicated facilities and adeptly blend them to match the specifications of our global clientele.
Through tolling agreements, we acquire refined metals from smelters and provide these materials to customers for use in electrification, mobility, and construction.
We supply blended concentrates and refined metals to customers worldwide.
We market a diverse portfolio of metals and minerals, including copper, cobalt, zinc, nickel, and ferroalloys. Additionally, we source and market aluminum/alumina, iron ore, and other strategic minerals from third-party suppliers, enabling us to meet various industrial and market demands.
We market coal from various mines located across the globe. Additionally, our oil division actively markets crude oil, refined products, and natural gas. We ensure a reliable supply chain, providing a range of coal grades to meet the specific needs of our customers worldwide.
We are a marketer of physical commodities worldwide. We acquire commodities and products from a broad network of global suppliers and distribute them to customers internationally. This involves transporting commodities via sea, rail, and truck, as well as storing, processing, and delivering them to meet our customers’ requirements.
ORB plans to play a role in recycling end-of-life electronics, lithium-ion batteries, products containing critical metals and the nuclear waste. We are dedicated to a well-established tradition of recovering metals like copper, nickel, cobalt, zinc, and precious metals, ensuring that we responsibly source the materials essential for improving daily life.
We advocate for responsible value chains to achieve our core goals, driving positive impact and sustainable practices across our operations.
To report clearly and provide reassurance where necessary
To detect and address risks to both people and the environment
To involve and foster positive change
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