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Outokumpu Oyj is a global leader in the stainless steel industry, specializing in the production of advanced materials that offer high performance and sustainability. The company's core business involves producing and distributing stainless steel products, including coils, sheets, plates, and long products, used in various sectors such as automotive, architecture, and consumer goods. Founded in 1932 and headquartered in Helsinki, Finland, Outokumpu has evolved through mergers and acquisitions, expanding its operations across Europe, the Americas, and Asia. The company's strategic strength lies in its vertically integrated operations, spanning from mining to manufacturing, which enables it to ensure quality control and cost-efficiency. Additionally, Outokumpu places a significant emphasis on sustainability, aiming to reduce carbon emissions and promote recyclable materials throughout its production processes.

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.