About Orica
Orica Limited (ASX: ORI) is an Australian-based multinational corporation and one of the world’s largest providers of commercial explosives and blasting systems. Headquartered at the iconic Orica House in East Melbourne, the company services the mining, quarrying, oil and gas, and construction markets globally.
With a workforce of around 15,000 employees and contractors, Orica serves customers across more than 100 countries. The company is listed on the Australian Securities Exchange and is recognised for its commitment to sustainability and safety.
Products and Services
- Bulk and Packaged Explosives — for surface and underground mining
- Initiators and Boosters — precision blasting systems
- Sodium Cyanide — for gold extraction processes
- Ground Support Services — mining and tunnelling solutions
- Digital Solutions — data, reporting and analytics
- Seismic Systems — monitoring technologies
Australian Heritage
Founded in 1874 as Jones, Scott and Co during the Victorian gold rush, the company has deep Australian roots. Through various mergers including with Nobel Industries and later Imperial Chemical Industries, it became ICI Australia before rebranding as Orica in 1998.
The company spun off Dulux in 2010 to focus exclusively on mining, construction, and infrastructure services.
Key Facts
- Headquarters: Orica House, East Melbourne, Victoria
- Founded: 1874 (as Jones, Scott and Co)
- Stock: ASX: ORI
- Revenue: AU$7.1 billion (2022)
- Employees: ~15,000 globally
- Markets: Mining, quarrying, oil & gas, construction, tunnelling
- Sustainability: Member of Dow Jones Sustainability Index and FTSE4Good Index