Industry Profiles

30 Sectors


We have begun the process of creating Industry Groupings to facilitate partner and opportunity searches by activity rather than by country.
These initial 30 Groups will no doubt expand as we develop the Exporters Almanac in the future.

For each of these Industry profiles we provide:


1. Business Networks
& Online Markets

2. International Trade
Associations

3. Industry
Directories

4. Industry
News

5. International Trade
Events

6. NACE & SIC Code

Mining, Minerals & Metals

NACE: B; G46.6.3; C23; C24; C28.9.2; G46.6.3

SIC: 10; 12; 14; 33


Business Networks & Online Markets
ChiTrust
Portal website for the stone industry.
ME Steel
Linking steel buyers and sellers in the Middle East.
Metal Suppliers Online
The largest metal network on the Internet today.
Tradeworlds - Gold
Tradeworlds - Mining
Tradeworlds - Steel

International Trade & Standards Organisations
Association of Women in the Metal Industries
An organization of professionals, founded in California in 1981, to promote and develop the growth of women in the metal industries.
Eurometaux
The decisive voice of non-ferrous metals producers and recyclers in Europe. We are an umbrella association representing the interests of the combined non-ferrous metals industry towards EU policy makers.
Euromines
Euromines is the recognised representative of the European metals and minerals mining industry. The association's main objective is to promote the industry and to maintain its relations with European institutions at all levels.
European Aluminium Foil Association
EAFA is the international body representing companies engaged in the rolling (in all thicknesses up to 0.2 mm - ISO standard maximum) and rewinding of alufoil and in the manufacture of aluminium closures, alufoil semi-rigid containers etc.
Extractive Industry Transparency Initiative
The EITI is a global Standard to promote the open and accountable management of extractive resources.
IndustriALL Global Union
IndustriALL Global Union represents 50 million workers in 140 countries in the mining, energy and manufacturing sectors and is a force in global solidarity taking up the fight for better working conditions and trade union rights around the world.
International Aluminium Institute
IAI membership represents over 60% of global bauxite, alumina and aluminium production.
International Cadmium Association
A non-profit association representing the interests of the world’s cadmium industry. Members include producers, processors, recyclers and consumers of cadmium metal, cadmium compounds, and products to which cadmium or its compounds have been added.
International Council on Mining and Metals
An international organisation dedicated to a safe, fair and sustainable mining and metals industry. Bringing together 27 mining and metals companies and over 30 regional and commodities associations we strengthen environmental and social performance.
International Lead and Zinc Study Group
The main role of the ILZSG is to ensure transparency in the markets for lead and zinc worldwide.
International Lead Association
ILA is a focused and dynamic organisation dedicated to serving lead producers and other companies that have a direct interest in lead and its use.
International Magnesium Association
The mission of the IMA is to promote the use of the metal magnesium in material selection and encourage innovative applications of the versatile metal.
International Manganese Institute
IMnI provides vision and guidance to the manganese industry by promoting economic, social and environmental responsibility and sustainability for all stakeholders ...
International Mineral Processing Council
IMPC’s purpose is to maintain oversight over the various formal activities of the international mineral processing community and to represent the views of that community.
International Nickel Study Group
INSG) is an autonomous, intergovernmental organization established in 1990 and located in Lisbon, Portugal. Membership comprises nickel producing, using and trading countries.
International Organization of Materials, Metals & Minerals
Our mission is to promote and facilitate communication and cooperation among the worldwide materials, metals and minerals societies and institutes to the benefit of their members and the enhancement of the profession and industries associated with them.
International Precious Metals Institute
IPMI’s mission is to collect, archive & share substantive, definitive and factual information regarding literally all aspects of the precious metals (gold, silver, platinum, palladium, rhodium, ruthenium, iridium & osmium).
International Society of Steel Institutes
ISSI was formed in 2006 to promote collaboration between national institutes and societies which are engaged in promoting knowledge in the field of iron and steelmaking, steel usage and properties.
International Stainless Steel Forum
ISSF is a non-profit research organisation, which serves as the world forum on various aspects of the international stainless steel industry.
International Steel Trade Association
ISTA represents its members' interests in negotiations with not only relevant UK Government departments but also European bodies on a wide range of subjects, including quotas, anti-dumping, and other protectionist measures.
International Tin Research Institute
The only organisation dedicated to supporting the tin industry and expanding tin use. A primary goal is to ensure an innovative, competitive, and sustainable supply chain and market for tin.
International Titanium Association
ITA) is a membership based international trade association dedicated to the titanium metal industry.
International Tungsten Industry Association
ITA's mission is to promote the use of tungsten and tungsten products.
International Wrought Copper Council
IWCC is the industry association for the copper and copper alloy fabricating industry. Currently, the IWCC has Members throughout Europe and in Japan, Australia, China, India, Malaysia, South Africa, Korea, Taiwan, Thailand and the USA.
International Zinc Association
IZA is guided by the principal of undertaking actions that positively influence the market and image of zinc.
Pan-European Reserves & Resources Reporting Committee
PERC is the organisation responsible for setting standards for public reporting of exploration results, mineral resources, and mineral reserves by companies listed on markets in Europe.
The Aluminum Association
The industry’s leading voice in Washington, DC. It provides global standards, industry statistics and expert knowledge to member companies and policy makers nationwide.
Word Steel Association
worldsteel represents over 160 steel producers (including 9 of the world's 10 largest steel companies), national and regional steel industry associations, and steel research institutes. worldsteel members cover around 85% of world steel production.
World Gold Council
WGC is the market development organisation for the gold industry. Our purpose is to stimulate and sustain demand for gold, provide industry leadership, and be the global authority on the gold market.

Industry Directories
Base Metals Articles - Europe Bloombiz
Base Metals Articles - TradeBoss
Industry And Mining - Trade NOSIS
Metal And Base Elements - Ezilon
Metals Industry - Global Database
Metals - World of Manufacturers
Mineral Products - Europe Bloombiz
Mineral Products - TradeBoss
Minerals Metallurgy - CompanyList
Minerals Metallurgy - Global Companies
Mining And Drilling - Ezilon
Mining Companies - US Business Database & Company Emali Addresses
Mining Minerals Industry - Global Database
Ores And Minerals Electricity Gas And Water - Trade NOSIS
The Metals and Metalworking Search
Your premium search engine for equipment, materials, consumables and services

Industry News
American Metal Market
AMM publishes metals industry news plus more than 1300 metals prices; and with over 130 years as the trusted resource for metals news and pricing, you can rely on us.
AT Mineral Processing
For over 50 years now, AT MINERAL PROCESSING Europe has been informing engineers in Europe on developments and problem solutions in mechanical process engineering for mineral resources.
Elements
Elements is an international magazine of mineralogy, petrology, and geochemistry. Published bimonthly, every issue explores a theme of broad and current interest.
Energy & Mining
In every issue of Energy & Mining International, C-level executives will find columns and features that explain the latest trends and market fluctuations that can make or break their businesses. Each issue also features regional coverage of Western Canada and Latin America, as well as news and product departments to keep readers abreast of the latest technologies and products.
Engineering and Mining Journal
Founded in 1866, Engineering & Mining Journal is a monthly B2B trade journal serving the mining and mineral processing sectors.
Fastmarkets
Fastmarkets is one of the most trusted cross-commodity price reporting agency (PRA) in the agriculture, forest products, metals and mining, and new generation energy markets. Our price data, forecasts, and market analyses give our customers a strategic advantage in complex, volatile and often opaque markets. Our events provide immersive experiences to network, trade and discuss the critical issues of the day.
Fastmarkets IM
Fastmarkets IM is the market leading resource for in-depth industrial minerals intelligence. Providing insight and analysis on the markets since 1967, we are dedicated to serving the entire market; those who work in any part of the supply chain from mine to market.
GeoDrilling International
GeoDrilling International offers its readers highly specialised information on every aspect of drilling in soils and rocks: mineral resources exploration, piling, construction, quarrying, environmental testing, water well, ground consolidation and geothermal work.
International Mining
International Mining (IM) is a global publication covering mining and minerals processing technology, methods, equipment and services. Read principally by the mining industry itself, it helps extractive operations, both surface and underground, keep abreast of the latest innovations and solutions to help them lower costs, increase performance and availability, enhance safety and of course maximise production.
International Sheet Metal
Our aim for the magazine was clear: to produce the best-written, best-designed and most in-depth sheet metal magazine in the market that was truly international. Just like the sheet metal business and the forming technology itself, we would not be bound by national borders.
MetalWorld
MetalWorld is a world wide information trading site and was established to promote trade in the Metals Industry.
Mining.com
MINING.com is the leading digital publication covering the global mining sector. People are busy. Our goal is to provide fast, comprehensive and frictionless news. Nowadays readers find news a multitude of ways, through search, portals, social platforms and email digests.
Mining Journal
Mining Magazine
Mining Media International
Mining Media International is a niche media outlet that serves professionals in the mining engineering and mineral processing sectors worldwide. MMI publishes Engineering & Mining Journal (E&MJ), Coal Age and Equipo Minero. E&MJ is the gold standard among mining-related trade journals. Coal Age is the voice of authority in the coalfields. Equipo Minero provides technical information on mining and mineral processing in a neutral Spanish tongue. In addition to print publications, the company also keeps in contact with its readers digitally with e-Newsletters and Websites and Social Media.
Mining People
The Most Unique Blend of Editorial and News in the Mining and Aggregates Industry... In-Print and On-Line View our current issue. Mining People Magazine, formerly, Coal People, Is considered the industry's Best Read Publication, offering a unique blend of editorial and news serving all aspects of the global mining and aggregates industries.
Mining Technology
Covering a broad range of topics including mine safety and technological breakthroughs, the international team of journalists has its finger on the pulse of movements big and small within the industry.
Pit & Quarry
Launched in 1916, Pit & Quarry magazine covers the multi-billion-dollar aggregate mining industry. It serves as the leading equipment and technology media source for the crushed stone and sand-and-gravel industries, offering readers relevant information about the latest industry news. Pit & Quarry offers a monthly magazine, as well as a weekly newsletter and online platform that provide a constant stream of equipment and technology information and news.
Quarry
Quarry is a business-to-business magazine and a valuable reference tool positioned as a must-read for quarry operators, recyclers and members of the extractive industries. The magazine is highly-targeted and is read by key decision-makers who purchase and specify quarrying plant and equipment. It is also widely read by suppliers to the quarrying industry.
Rocks & Minerals
Rocks & Minerals, with its treasure-trove of in-depth, relevant feature articles and spectacular color images, has been enticing hobbyists and academics alike since 1926. Through the years it has evolved into a highly respected, award-winning journal for all who are interested in specimen mineralogy, mineral localities, geology, and paleontology.
Route One Publishing
Route One Publishing was founded in 1991 to serve the construction, ITS and aggregates industries. We are proud to be editorially independent. The editors are recognised experts whose writing is widely trusted and who are regularly invited to partner with leading industry conferences.
Steel-Technology
We are the largest publication in providing the latest information about Steel Technology, with an operation more than decade. Steel Technology has evolved itself to be the best on predicting the latest trends in the Steel Sector.

International Trade Events
10times List - Minerals, Metals & Ores
10times List - Natural Stones
Minerals, Metals, Metallurgy Materials Expo
TradeFairDates - Exploration And Mining Technologies
TradeFairDates - Metal Casting
TradeFairDates - Metalforming/Metal Processing
TradeFairDates - Metallurgical Technology
TradeFairDates - Metalware
TradeFairDates - Metal Working
TradeFairDates - Mining And Exploration
TradeFairDates - Precious Metals
TradeFairDates - Welding Techniques