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Air Liquide is a global company specializing in gases, technologies, and services for industry and health sectors. Founded in 1902 and headquartered in Paris, France, Air Liquide operates in over 75 countries, serving a wide range of industries, including energy, environment, electronics, and healthcare. The company provides industrial gases and related services for various applications, including welding, cutting, chemistry, and oil refining, along with healthcare services aimed at improving respiratory conditions and providing medical gases. Air Liquide's strategic focus on innovation and sustainability, driven by advancements in hydrogen energy and environmentally friendly technologies, contributes to its broad geographic and operational reach. The company's vast distribution network and emphasis on sustainable practices position it uniquely within its sector.

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.