Our purpose

For over 90 years, we have been a trusted partner in global mining markets, offering an integrated service that connects customers with products.

Our expertise and established presence make us a key marketer, providing unparalleled access and exceptional service in the supply of mineral and alloy commodities.

Our expertise includes marketing, selling commodities, managing consignments, and providing logistics and shipping solutions covering rail, road, port, and ocean freight. We also handle commodities’ storage, processing, and delivery to meet our customers’ specifications and quality requirements.

90+

Years of history

6

Strategic locations globally

172+

Cumulative years of relevant market experience

About us

  • Ore & Metal Company Limited is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Assore Group, providing sales, marketing, and logistic services.
  • We are an agile team with a global footprint. We have the best-in-class marketing offices in locations worldwide such as North America, Europe, Africa, India, and Asia.
  • Over the past decade, we have strengthened our position through the strategic acquisitions of our agency partners. This collaboration has enabled us to establish a robust on-the-ground presence in global markets. Together, we offer comprehensive and integrated services within the mining sector.
  • Our success has stemmed from our ability to build sustainable, long-term relationships between producers, suppliers, and customers.

Our services

Through decades of experience in the global mining industry, we have developed streamlined end-to-end solutions tailored to our clients’ needs.

Where we are

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United States of America

Ore & Metal U.S.
O&M USA is a wholly owned subsidiary of Assore domiciled in USA, New Jersey.

What we do
O&M USA is responsible for the marketing and sales administration of the group’s products in the United States of America (USA).

Tel: +1 (908) 874 7666

Contact:
info@minerais.com

India

Ore & Metal India (IPMC)
IPM Commodities Pvt Ltd (IPMC) was established as the marketing agent in India by Minmet SAM. In 2021, Assore took over as majority shareholder, resulting in IPMC becoming a subsidiary company of Assore International Holdings.

What we do
O&M India (IPMC) is responsible for the marketing, sales administration, and distribution of the Assore Groups’ products in India.

Contact:
ipmcommodities@minmet.mc

South Africa

Ore & Metal SA
Ore & Metal Company is a wholly owned subsidiary of Assore domiciled in South Africa.

What we do
Ore & Metal SA provides an end-to-end service, managing the supply chain from primarily South African producers to customers worldwide.

Tel: +27 (11) 770 6800

Contact:
marketing@assore.com

Europe

Ore & Metal Europe (Minmet S.A.M)
Minmet S.A.M established in 2011, became wholly owned by Assore in 2021. The Company is a Société Anonyme Monegasque (SAM), registered in Monaco.

What we do
O&M Europe (Minmet S.A.M) is responsible for the marketing, sales, and distribution of the groups’ products across Europe.

Contact:
minmet@minmet.mc

Singapore

Ore & Metal Singapore JV
Ore & Metal Singapore JV Pte Limited is a joint venture established in 2024 between Ore & Metal Asia Pte Limited and Sumitomo Corporation.

What we do
O&M Singapore is responsible for the marketing, sales administration, and distribution of the group’s products in Southeast Asia.

Contact:
marketing@assore.com

United Kingdom

Ore & Metal International
Ore & Metal International is a wholly owned subsidiary of Assore International, consolidating the group’s international marketing businesses.

What we do
Ore & Metal International is a vertically integrated marketing, trading, and logistics provider, seamlessly connecting every aspect of the supply value chain.

Contact:
marketing@assore.com

United States of America

Minerais US LLC
Minerais has been a commodity marketing company for over 50 years.

What we do
Minerais U.S. LLC is responsible for the marketing and sales administration of the group’s products in the United States of America (USA), particularly manganese alloys, and trades in various related commodities.

Tel: +1 (908) 874 7666

Trade Organisation Memberships

International Chrome Development Association

International Manganese Institute

Our history

We are part of the Assore Group, founded in 1930 as Ore & Metal Company Limited. Over the years, we have evolved into a leading international organisation, amassing over 172 years of combined experience in the mining market across various sectors and commodities.

Our team

Our global team is composed of experienced, committed, and innovative professionals. Their expertise and dedication drive our vision forward, ensuring we remain at the forefront of the industry.

Our partners

We market the commodities mined and produced by the Assore Group and those sourced from a vast network of third-party suppliers worldwide. Our diverse portfolio allows us to serve a broad base of industrial consumers across various sectors, including steel, automotive, semi-fabrication and niche markets.

“Working on a global market, price is not a differentiator. Global standards are price and quality. You have to find different things to differentiate your brand. Ore & Metal do this through relationships…”

“A global business. Its a lot about the people. You need to have trust in the people your dealing with. Trust is very important.”
“Maintaining relationships. Reliability, trusted partner on the long-term. Big focus on the idea of the long-term ”

Enquiries

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