Orica

What is Orica about?
Orica (ASX:ORI) is a global mining and infrastructure solutions provider. The company's operations are focused on providing its customers with a range of products and services, including explosives, blasting systems, mining chemicals, and geotechnical monitoring. Orica is also committed to innovation and sustainability, and is working to develop new technologies and practices to reduce its environmental impact and improve safety. Orica's operations are focused on manufacturing and supplying explosives, blasting systems, mining chemicals, and geotechnical monitoring services to its customers in the mining, quarrying, oil and gas, and construction industries. The company has a global presence, with operations in over 40 countries.
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Company Snapshot

Is Orica a public or private company?

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Ownership
Public

How many people does Orica employ?

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Employees
9,431

What sector is Orica in?

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Sector
Materials

Where is the head office for Orica?

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Head Office
Victoria, Australia

What year was Orica founded?

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Year Founded
1874
What does Orica specialise in?
/Explosives /Mining /Chemicals /Technology /Manufacturing /Oil /Gas /Construction
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Where does Orica operate? Locations of Orica global operations

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    Australia
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    USA
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    Canada
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    Brazil
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    South Africa
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    Indonesia
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    Chile
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What are Orica’s services?
Overview of Orica offerings
Explosives: Orica manufactures and supplies a wide range of explosives for the mining, quarrying, oil and gas, and construction industries.
Blasting systems: Orica manufactures and supplies a range of blasting systems, including electronic detonators, detonating cord, and blasting software, to help its customers achieve optimal blast results.
Mining chemicals: Orica manufactures and supplies a range of mining chemicals, such as sodium cyanide and flotation reagents, to help its customers extract and process minerals more efficiently.
Geotechnical monitoring services: Orica provides geotechnical monitoring services to help its customers identify and manage risks in mining and construction operations.
New explosives technologies: Orica is developing new explosives technologies to improve safety and reduce environmental impact.
New blasting systems: Orica is developing new blasting systems to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of mining operations.
Who is in the Orica executive team?
Orica leadership team
  • Mr. Sanjeev Kumar Gulab Gandhi M.B.A.
    Mr. Sanjeev Kumar Gulab Gandhi M.B.A.
    MD, CEO & Exec. Director
  • Mr. Angus J. Melbourne B.E., B.Sc.
    Mr. Angus J. Melbourne B.E., B.Sc.
    Chief Technology Officer
  • Mr. Christopher Roger Davis B.Com., C.A.
    Mr. Christopher Roger Davis B.Com., C.A.
    Exec. Officer
  • Ms. Leah  Barlow
    Ms. Leah Barlow
    Pres of SHES, Discrete Manufacturing & Supply
  • Ms. Kim  Kerr C.A.
    Ms. Kim Kerr C.A.
    Chief Financial Officer
  • Mr. Jeremy  Smith B.Sc. (Hons.), M.Phil, M.Mktg
    Mr. Jeremy Smith B.Sc. (Hons.), M.Phil, M.Mktg
    Chief Scientist
  • Ms. Delphine Monica Cassidy F.A.C.I.D., M.B.A, M.B.A.
    Ms. Delphine Monica Cassidy F.A.C.I.D., M.B.A, M.B.A.
    Chief Communications Officer
  • Ms. Jennifer  Haviland B.Com., CPA
    Ms. Jennifer Haviland B.Com., CPA
    Chief People Officer