This selection of French mining companies includes both large, established groups and mid-sized firms. They primarily focus on mineral extraction, processing, and the provision of related services and materials. Companies like Imerys provide mineral-based solutions across diverse industries, while Eramet transforms mineral resources into sustainable solutions for industrial growth. Liebherr Mining offers innovative mining solutions and equipment, and FORACO INTERNATIONAL SA specializes in mineral drilling services.
The data shows a concentration of headquarters in major urban centers such as Paris, which hosts Imerys and Eramet. Other companies like DTP in Guyancourt and Salins in Clichy also contribute to this pattern. The companies' activities range from specialized steel products, as seen with UGITECH and ASCOMETAL, to plaster-based products by Placoplatre and salt production by Salins, indicating a diverse application of mined resources.
| # | Company | Employees | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Imerysimerys.com
Provides mineral-based solutions across diverse industries, including construction, consumer goods, automotive, and energy transition, focusing on innovation and sustainability for customers. |
7,974 | |||
| 2 |
Liebherr Miningliebherr.com
A global technology company providing innovative mining solutions, equipment, and support services to help customers thrive in challenging conditions |
1,766 | |||
| 3 |
Erameteramet.com
Transforms Earth's mineral resources into sustainable solutions for industrial growth and energy transition, focusing on metals like manganese, nickel, and lithium. |
1,185 | |||
| 4 |
DTPdtp-bouygues-construction.com
global construction developer builds structures and buildings worldwide, focusing on sustainable practices and low-carbon materials for diverse needs like housing, healthcare, and infrastructure. |
717 | |||
| 5 |
UGITECHugitech.com
A company specializing in stainless steel and alloy long products, focused on customer satisfaction through differentiated services, supported by a global sales network |
683 | |||
| 6 |
FORACO INTERNATIONAL SAforaco.com
A global mineral drilling services company offering comprehensive and reliable services in mining and water projects across 23 countries |
548 | |||
| 7 |
Salinssalins.com
European company specializing in producing and selling various forms of salt for food, farming, chemical, de-icing, and industrial uses. |
520 | |||
| 8 |
ASCOMETALascometal.com
Specializing in long engineering steel products for Automotive, Bearings, Oil & Gas, and Mechanical Engineering industries, designing, manufacturing, and delivering worldwide |
411 | |||
| 9 |
SISO - Solutions industrielles métaux et plastiquessiso.fr
Trading and distribution of ferrous and non-ferrous metals with a large stock enabling rapid delivery across France. |
310 | |||
| 10 |
DILLINGER Francedillinger-france.com
Production of thick and wide steel plates for construction, civil engineering, pipelines, and offshore wind energy markets. |
271 | |||
| 11 |
LA FONTE ARDENNAISEla-fonte-ardennaise.com
Foundry company specializing in machining, assembly, and surface treatment services, located in Champagne-Ardenne, France. |
208 | |||
| 12 |
Groupe THERMI LYONgroupe-thermi-lyon.com
Providing heat treatment and vacuum coating services, demonstrating recognized expertise in the field since 1960. They specialize in service provision for these processes. |
200 | |||
| 13 |
Placoplatreplacoplatre.fr
Provides plaster-based products for sound insulation, thermal insulation, and interior design to improve building comfort and efficiency. |
191 | |||
| 14 |
JACQUETmyjacquet.com
Specializing in distributing stainless steel and nickel alloy Quarto plates, offering cut-to-size services for various industries with high corrosion resistance properties |
172 | |||
| 15 |
SOKA (SOCIETE KAOLINIERE ARMORICAINE)soka-kaolin.com
It specializes in the extraction and processing of kaolin mineral, serving the ceramic and performance minerals industries effectively. |
161 | |||
| 16 |
Guillotguillot.fr
Family-owned company specializing in distributing steel products in France, supporting industrial and construction professionals in their project studies and execution with quality customer relationships. |
156 | |||
| 17 |
Gindre Duchavanygindre.com
A global leader in copper industrial processes, manufacturing and delivering a variety of copper products and components worldwide |
144 | |||
| 18 |
NovAscoascometal.com
Manufacturer of special steels in France, specializing in high-quality steel products for various industrial applications and sectors. |
143 | |||
| 19 |
ARAMINEaramine.com
Designing narrow vein mining machines, reconditioning old equipment, providing worldwide on-site services, and distributing genuine spare parts for underground mineral extraction operations. |
143 | |||
| 20 |
Vhm GROUPEvhm.fr
The company specializes in urban development and industrial activities, offering products for water supply, lighting, urban furniture, casting, machining, and 3D prototyping |
131 | |||
| 21 |
FHD - Fonderies Hachette et Drioutahd.fr
Foundry combining 149 years of traditional expertise with modern facilities and clear operational flow to meet demanding client needs. |
124 | |||
| 22 |
Fonderies de Brousseval et Montreuilgroupeslf.fr
Manufacture diverse cast iron components for construction, agriculture, railway, sanitation, hydraulic, chemical, and valve industries with varied weights and grades. |
110 | |||
| 23 |
Laminés Marchands Européens
An integrated steel company operating an electric steel mill and rolling mill, producing steel profiles and billets for various applications |
95 | |||
| 24 |
45-8 ENERGY458energy.com
exploration and production of low-carbon helium and natural hydrogen to support European energy transition and industrial decarbonization |
79 | |||
| 25 |
Aluminium France Extrusionafextrusion.com
Design and extrusion of custom aluminium profiles for building, transport, automotive, and industrial sectors at two European production sites. |
78 | |||
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| 26 |
NLMK Strasbourgeu.nlmk.com
Specialized in producing galvanized and pre-painted steels, the company focuses on manufacturing and selling coated products for various industries with a customer-oriented approach |
71 | |||
| 27 |
ART Metalartmetal77.com
Specializing in providing high-quality metals such as titanium, stainless steel, and nickel alloys for aerospace and 3D printing, as well as supplying materials for motorsports industry |
69 | |||
| 28 |
LBI - Les Bronzes d'Industrielbi.fr
Specializes in centrifugal casting of metal parts including rings, bushings, and liners for shipbuilding, energy, and machine industries with machining services. |
62 | |||
| 29 |
SGA
Processing co-products from steel manufacturing to create new products and contribute to a more sustainable production process |
61 | |||
| 30 |
APERAM STAINLESS PRECISIONaperam.com
Specializes in mining and metals industry, focusing on extraction, processing, and distribution of metal resources and products. |
59 | |||
| 31 |
EXTRAMET AGextramet.ch
Independent manufacturer of high-quality tungsten carbide blanks for the high-tech industry, used in precision cutting tools and wear applications across various sectors |
58 | |||
| 32 |
Marcegaglia Fos-sur-Merfos-sur-mer.marcegaglia.com
Production of high-quality bearing and engineering steels including ingots, billets, blooms, bars, and wire for diverse industries. |
57 | |||
| 33 |
Provençale SAprovencale.com
Producer and distributor of calcium carbonate and minerals for technical applications, agriculture, animal feed, with factories in France and abroad. |
57 | |||
| 34 |
Brochot Groupbrochot.fr
Designs, manufactures, and installs specialized machinery and automated core handling equipment for the non-ferrous metal industry, offering turnkey solutions and global after-sales support. |
56 | |||
| 35 |
L'UNION DES FORGERONSunion-des-forgerons.com
Specializes in free forging of ferrous and non-ferrous metals, producing forged parts and rolled crowns with quick turnaround times. |
52 | |||
| 36 |
Auplata Mining Groupauplatamininggroup.com
A mining group focused on exploring and exploiting polymetallic deposits in French Guiana, Peru, Ivory Coast, and Morocco, with a sustainable and innovative approach |
50 | |||
| 37 |
DBP MAYETacier-inox-dbpmayet.com
Specializes in surface treatment of stainless steel, titanium, aluminum for industrial, pharmaceutical, and medical sectors with certified quality management. |
45 | |||
| 38 |
SAAMP - Société d'Affinage et Apprêts de Métaux Précieuxsaamp.com
Family-run company specializing in precious metals refining, treatment, finishing, and financial market trading, combining tradition with modern expertise. |
44 | |||
| 39 |
DCX CHROMEdcx-chrome.com
Leading producer of high purity aluminothermic chrome metal and powders, supplying superalloy, steel, welding, and metallurgy industries worldwide. |
42 | |||
| 40 |
Métalhommetalhom.com
A Metal components production unit with cutting-edge equipment and a unique XXL laser, serving various industries with high-quality and reliable technical solutions since 2013 |
41 | |||
| 41 |
MULTILAQUEmultilaque.fr
An industrial coating company specializing in lacquering and powder coating on aluminum and steel, located in the industrial zone of BRULON, France |
41 | |||
| 42 |
Société Minière Georges MONTAGNAT
A longstanding New Caledonian mining company focusing on sustainable resource extraction, operating multiple mines and supplying minerals to local and international markets |
39 | |||
| 43 |
UAC CEFIVALcefival.fr
Manufactures special sections and tubes through hot extrusion, creating near net shape profiles tailored to customer requirements across various industries. |
36 | |||
| 44 |
FONDERIE MOULAIRE TECFAZmoulaire.fr
Specialized in aluminum and zinc alloy casting, machining, and assembly for various industries, offering full-service production from design to series manufacturing. |
31 | |||
| 45 |
Groupe Saint Hilairesaint-hilaire-industries.fr
The company specializes in mineral resource valorization through quarrying, processing calcium carbonate and lime, formulating mineral charges, and offering services like crushing and transportation |
28 | |||
| 46 |
voestalpine High Performance Metals Francevoestalpine.com
French subsidiary of voestalpine High Performance Metals GmbH, specializing in tool, high-speed, and specialty steels with over 200 grades Offers complete solutions for tool lifespan optimization through surface coatings |
28 | |||
| 47 |
FORGINAL INDUSTRIEforginal-industrie.com
Subcontractor specializing in manufacturing forged components for industrial and medical sectors, based in Thiers, France. |
27 | |||
| 48 |
M LEGOm-lego.com
Casting and delivering high-quality copper-based alloys worldwide, offering tailor-made products and solutions to meet industrial contractors' technical requirements and norms. |
27 | |||
| 49 |
Fonderie Giroudgiroudfonderie.com
Production of complex, high-value cast iron and steel castings from a few kilos to 4 tons, with machining and quality inspection. |
27 | |||
| 50 |
Lombard Mougenotlombard-mougenot.com
A company specializing in trading steel products, building materials, and processed products for industrial, nuclear, military, construction, and mining industries with European origin supplies |
26 | |||
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