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Vicat S.A. is a France-based company primarily engaged in the production of cement and other construction materials. Founded in 1853 by Louis Vicat's son, the company has grown to develop a comprehensive range of products including cement, ready-mixed concrete, and aggregates. With its headquarters in L’Isle-d’Abeau, France, Vicat operates a global network spanning Europe, North America, Africa, and Asia. The company emphasizes sustainable development and innovation in manufacturing processes as part of its strategic approach. Vicat's competitive strength lies in its extensive operational expertise and robust market presence across diverse geographic regions.

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.