# List of Mining companies in the United Kingdom
Tamtam tracks 25 Mining companies headquartered in the United Kingdom. This list ranks all of them by number of employees on LinkedIn, led by Rio Tinto, Anglo American and The Weir Group PLC. Their median headcount is 665. Half of them were founded in 2003 or later. The most common headquarters are London (12) and Perth (2).
These United Kingdom-based mining companies are primarily large, established firms, with several founded in the 19th century. They specialize in a wide range of essential materials. For example, Rio Tinto provides iron ore, copper, and aluminum, while Anglo American focuses on various metals and minerals with an emphasis on sustainability. The Weir Group PLC offers mining technology solutions, and Endeavour Mining is a senior gold producer operating in West Africa.
A significant concentration of these companies, including Rio Tinto, Anglo American, Endeavour Mining, and Vale Base Metals, have their headquarters in London. This suggests a strong hub for mining operations and related services within the capital.
π¬π§ United Kingdom Β· 25 companies Β· Updated Nov 12, 2026
| # | Company | Industry | Headquarters | Employees | Founded |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Rio Tinto](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/rio-tinto) (riotinto.com)
Provides essential materials including iron ore, low carbon aluminum, copper, borates, and titanium for various global industries and daily life. | Mining | π¬π§ London | 40,794 | 1873 |
| 2 | [Anglo American](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/anglo-american) (angloamerican.com)
Global mining company producing essential metals and minerals with a focus on sustainability, innovation, and community value creation. | Mining | π¬π§ London | 26,768 | |
| 3 | [The Weir Group PLC](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/the-weir-group-plc) (global.weir)
Global leader providing innovative, efficient, and sustainable mining technology solutions combining engineering, materials science, and intelligent automation expertise. | Mining | π¬π§ Glasgow | 10,199 | 1871 |
| 4 | [Endeavour Mining](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/endeavour-mining) (endeavourmining.com)
Senior gold producer operating mines and development projects across West Africa, focusing on responsible mining and sustainable community value. | Mining | π¬π§ London | 3,594 | 2010 |
| 5 | [Vale Base Metals](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/vale-base-metals) (valebasemetals.com)
Global mining company focused on safely delivering essential minerals for the world's energy transition, driving sustainable development through leading-edge technology and operations worldwide | Mining | π¬π§ London | 3,075 | |
| 6 | [British Steel](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/british-steel) (britishsteel.co.uk)
Manufacturing diverse steel products including rail, sections, profiles, and wire rod with facilities across UK and Europe supplying globally. | Mining | π¬π§ Scunthorpe | 2,085 | 2016 |
| 7 | [Tata Steel UK](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/tata-steel-uk) (tatasteeluk.com)
This company produces high quality steel products for various industries, prioritizing innovation, sustainability, and community engagement in all aspects of their operations | Mining | π¬π§ Port Talbot | 1,375 | |
| 8 | [Nordgold](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/nordgold) (nordgold.com)
An internationally diversified gold producer with mines in West Africa and Eurasia, focusing on investment, cost management, operational improvement, and employee development | Mining | π¬π§ London | 1,159 | 2007 |
| 9 | [Avesoro](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/avesoro) (avesoro.com)
Avesoro specializes in exploration, block caving, and metallurgical processing for gold deposits in Liberia and Burkina Faso, focusing on sustainability and community relationships | Mining | π¬π§ London | 989 | 2013 |
| 10 | [IMDEX](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/imdex) (imdex.com)
The company provides expert geoscience solutions for the global mining technology industry, enabling safe, faster, and more accurate drilling operations | Mining | π¬π§ Perth | 913 | 1980 |
| 11 | [EVRAZ PLC](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/evraz-plc) (evraz.com)
Mining & metals company specializing in extracting and processing natural resources for various industries globally | Mining | π¬π§ West End | 800 | 1992 |
| 12 | [TBA](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/tba-perth) (donhad.com.au)
Manufacturer of grinding media and engineered forged products for the global mining and energy markets, owned by Valmont Incorporated | Mining | π¬π§ Perth | 718 | |
| 13 | [African Minerals](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/african-minerals) (beyond4cs.com)
Minerals exploration and development company with interests in Sierra Leone, focusing on iron ore deposit development, rail, and port infrastructure | Mining | π¬π§ London | 665 | 1996 |
| 14 | [Randgold Resources Ltd](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/randgold-resources-ltd) (barrick.com)
An Africa-focused gold mining and exploration company with major discoveries and operations in Mali, CΓ΄te dβIvoire, Senegal, and DRC | Mining | π¬π§ Jersey | 612 | |
| 15 | [WE Soda](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/we-soda) (wesoda.com)
A global leader in natural soda ash production, supplying over 5 million tonnes annually to industrial customers in 80 countries Empowering employees for success | Mining | π¬π§ London | 540 | 2009 |
| 16 | [Acacia Mining plc](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/acacia-mining-plc) (marketbaskethq.com)
A leading gold mining company in Africa with operations in Tanzania, Kenya, Burkina Faso, and Mali, focused on business, people, and relationships | Mining | π¬π§ London | 461 | 2010 |
| 17 | [Moxico Resources plc](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/moxico-resources-plc) (moxicoresources.com)
A UK-based mining company with projects in Zambia focused on copper, cobalt, and zinc exploration, development, and operations in Africa | Mining | π¬π§ London | 328 | |
| 18 | [Gerald Group](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/gerald-group) (gerald.com)
Global metal trading house with a 40-country presence, offering diverse resources across the metals value chain and mining interests in Africa | Mining | π¬π§ London | 221 | 1962 |
| 19 | [Gemfields Group](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/gemfields-group) (gemfieldsgroup.com)
A world-leading miner of colored gemstones with a focus on responsible practices, transparency, and community impact, supported by advanced technology and partnerships | Mining | π¬π§ London | 207 | 2007 |
| 20 | [La Mancha](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/la-mancha) (lamancharesourcecapital.com)
Advising and investing in precious and energy transition metals companies to support their growth and transformation into leading industry players | Mining | π¬π§ London | 164 | 2012 |
| 21 | [TW Metals Europe & SEA](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/tw-metals-europe-and-sea) (twmetals.co.uk)
Specialty metals distributor stocking stainless, aluminum, nickel, titanium, and carbon alloy products Multiple locations in Europe for exceptional service to customers | Mining | π¬π§ Southampton | 160 | 1907 |
| 22 | [ICL Boulby](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/icl-boulby) (icl-uk.uk)
The company operates an underground mine extracting potash and salt in East Cleveland, with a history dating back to 1968 | Mining | π¬π§ Saltburn-by-the-Sea | 155 | 1969 |
| 23 | [EURAC Poole Ltd](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/eurac-poole-ltd) (matfoundrygroup.com)
A European company specializing in casting, machining, and distributing brake discs for the automotive industry, with complete brake disc program services | Mining | π¬π§ Poole | 68 | |
| 24 | [Metalysis](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/metalysis) (metalysis.com)
Utilizing solid-state technology, Metalysis produces unique metal powders for advanced manufacturing, electronics, aerospace, and space exploration, with more environmentally friendly and efficient processes | Mining | π¬π§ Rotherham | 51 | 2003 |
| 25 | [Millstock Stainless Ltd](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/millstock-stainless-ltd) (millstockgroup.com)
A supplier of quality stainless steel products and services, offering a wide range of products to meet specific needs in the industry | Mining | π¬π§ Willenhall | 4 | 1995 |
## How this list is built
Every company on this list has a Tamtam company profile. The industry is the one the company gives on LinkedIn; categories such as SaaS or fintech are classified by Tamtam's AI from the company's website and LinkedIn page; and the headquarters city must match the company's own address. Companies are ranked by the number of employees on LinkedIn, and the list is refreshed every night. Classifications can be wrong, so treat the list as a starting point rather than an official ranking. Last updated Nov 12, 2026.
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