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Holcim AG is a global company in the building materials industry, primarily engaged in the production and distribution of cement, aggregates, ready-mix concrete, and other building materials. The company operates through various segments such as Cement, Aggregates, and Ready-Mix Concrete, providing comprehensive construction solutions for infrastructure, residential, and commercial projects. Founded in 1912 and headquartered in Zug, Switzerland, Holcim has established a significant presence in numerous regions worldwide, offering sustainable building solutions. The company is known for its strategic focus on innovation and sustainability, leveraging its expertise to reduce environmental impacts and enhance construction efficiency.

BHP is a global diversified miner mainly supplying iron ore and copper. The merger of BHP Limited and Billiton PLC created the present-day BHP Group. The dual-listed structure from the 2001 BHP and Billiton merger was collapsed in 2022. Major assets include Pilbara iron ore and Escondida copper. Onshore US oil and gas assets were sold in 2018, and the remaining petroleum assets were spun off and merged with Woodside in 2022, with BHP vesting the Woodside shares it received to BHP shareholders. It purchased copper miner Oz Minerals in fiscal 2023 and half of the Vicuña copper joint venture in fiscal 2025. It is entering the potash market through the development of its Jansen project in Canada. However, due to low prices, BHP placed its nickel business on care and maintenance in 2024.