Eramet

Eramet is a French multinational company active in mining and metallurgy. The group designs, develops, and produces metals and alloys used in a range of industries, including automotive, aerospace, energy, and chemical processing. Its headquarters are in Paris, and it is listed on Euronext Paris.

The company operates along two main lines: mining and processing of manganese and nickel ores, and metallurgical activities that produce specialty steels and high-performance alloys. Key assets include Comilog, a manganese ore mine and processing operation in Gabon, and SLN (Société Le Nickel), a nickel producer in New Caledonia. Through its alloy business, Eramet owns and operates facilities focused on specialty steels and alloys, contributing to high-value-added products for various industrial markets.

Eramet emphasizes a business model built on vertical integration from ore extraction to refined metal products, aiming to supply long-term customer relationships across sectors such as automotive, aerospace, and energy. The group faces challenges typical of mining and commodity cycles, including price volatility and environmental and social responsibility considerations. In response, it pursues governance improvements, safety and sustainability initiatives, and portfolio adjustments to strengthen positions in high-value-added products.

The group has a history of international operations and organizational changes intended to optimize its asset base and focus on core metallurgical strengths. Eramet operates globally and maintains a presence in multiple countries through mining, smelting, and alloy production activities.