Orica Limited is a leading global provider of commercial explosives, blasting systems, and mining chemicals. Established in 1874, Orica has developed into one of the world’s largest suppliers to minin... Orica Limited is a leading global provider of commercial explosives, blasting systems, and mining chemicals. Established in 1874, Orica has developed into one of the world’s largest suppliers to mining, quarrying, oil and gas, and infrastructure sectors. The company’s core business centers on the manufacture and distribution of explosives and initiation systems that play a critical role in modern mining and mineral extraction processes. In addition, Orica offers specialist chemicals, such as sodium cyanide, which are essential for gold extraction, as well as ground support solutions for tunneling and underground construction.
Operating in more than 100 countries and employing approximately 14,000 people, Orica is significant to the global resources industry due to its scale, technical expertise, and integrated solutions. The company also invests in digital and geosolutions, including orebody intelligence and blasting analytics, helping clients improve productivity and safety. Through this broad portfolio and its long-standing history, Orica Limited occupies a central role supplying essential inputs and innovative technologies to resource development and infrastructure projects worldwide.