Assore is an international mining holding company engaged principally in ventures involving the mining, processing and marketing of a range of ores, minerals and metals in several countries.
Renowned for our excellence in the supply of iron ore, manganese ore, manganese alloys and chrome ore, Assore boasts a diverse product portfolio and a global customer base.
Our commitment spans generations, leaving a positive impact on industries and communities alike. At the core of our corporate philosophy lies safety, operational excellence, customer-centricity and sustainability.
Assore’s operations span across continents, with mining operations and our headquarters in South Africa, a smelting plant in Malaysia and marketing and sales operations in North America, Europe, India and Asia.
R105m
Socio-economic development spend
6,800+
Permanent employees
Zero
Fatalities in 2023
Our values
Trust
We have confidence in our people, in their integrity and their abilities.
Respect
We foster an environment of respect in which all voices are heard, and this promotes trusting relationships.
Honesty
We are honest and straight forward with each other.
Teamwork
We work collaboratively to achieve our goals in an environment that reflects diversity, values different perspectives, and encourages the exchange of ideas.
Loyalty
We are committed and dedicated to the success of Assore.
Care
At work and in our community, we have a genuine interest in the well-being of others.
Professionalism
We do our jobs and conduct our daily business in a composed, competent and committed manner.
Where we are
Corporate Office
Mining Operation
Commodity Sales & Marketing
Strategic Investments
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South Africa
Ore & Metal SA Ore & Metal Company is a wholly owned subsidiary of Assore domiciled in South Africa.
What we do: Ore & Metal SA provides an end-to-end service, managing the supply chain from primarily South African producers to customers worldwide.
Assore Corporate Office Assore Limited (Assore) is a mining holding company principally engaged in ventures involving base minerals and metals.
What we do: The company is engaged in mining iron, manganese, and chrome ores, together with other industrial minerals and producing manganese alloys. The group is also responsible for marketing all products produced by the Assore and Assmang groups.
Wonderstone
Mining pyrophyllite since 1937, which, for trade purposes, is referred to as Wonderstone. A deposit outside Ottosdal, approximately 300 kilometres south-west of Johannesburg
What we do: Mining and beneficiation of Wonderstone (pyrophyllite), and installation of ceramic products. The bulk of the material mined is beneficiated to produce high-precision components manufactured to customers’ specifications.
Dwarsrivier Chrome Mine Dwarsrivier is a 100%-owned subsidiary of Assore, which mines chrome ores. It is located near Steelpoort and Lydenburg in Limpopo Province, South Africa.
What we do: Dwarsrivier is a 100%-owned subsidiary of Assore, which mines chrome ores. It is located near Steelpoort and Lydenburg in Limpopo Province, South Africa.
Assmang Originally established in 1935, Assmang is jointly owned and managed by African Rainbow Minerals and Assore incorporated in South Africa.
What we do: The group, through its various joint-venture entities, is involved in the mining of iron and manganese together with the production of manganese alloys.
Assmang Iron Ore: Khumani Iron Ore Mine Khumani Iron Ore Mine is an open-cast mine near Kathu in the Northern Cape province.
What we do: Iron ore mining and processing (crushing, screening, washing, and sizing ore, including a substantial, dense media separation process) for the export market.
Assmang Iron Ore: Beeshoek Iron Ore Mine Beeshoek Iron Ore Mine is an open-cast mine, located outside Postmasburg.
What we do: Iron ore mining and processing (primary and secondary crushing, washing, screening and separation, jigging and process water recovery) for local (South African) market requirements.
Assmang Manganese: Black Rock Mine Black Rock Mine is situated in the Kalahari Manganese Field in the Northern Cape.
What we do: Black Rock manganese mining consists of three underground mining complexes: Gloria (commissioned in 1975) producing medium-grade semi-carbonate ore.
Nchwaning 2 and Nchwaning 3 (commissioned in 1981 and 2004 respectively) produce various high-grade oxide ore grades.
Cato Ridge Works Cato Ridge Works (CRW), 100% owned by Assmang, was constructed in 1957, smelting operations began in 1959, and the metal-recovery plant was commissioned in 2005.
What we do: CRW is a high-carbon ferromanganese smelting operation.
Cato Ridge Alloys Cato Ridge Alloys (CRA) is a joint venture established in 1997 between Assmang Ltd, Mizushima Ferroalloy Co. Ltd and Sumitomo Corporation.
What we do: CRA produces refined medium- and low-carbon ferromanganese products.
Sakura Ferroalloys Sakura Ferroalloys, a joint venture between Assmang Ltd (50%), Sumitomo Corporation (26%) and China Steel Corporation (19%), specializes in high-carbon ferromanganese smelting in Malaysia.
What we do: Sakura produces green, high-carbon ferromanganese (HCFeMn).
Ore & Metal International Ore & Metal International is a wholly owned subsidiary of Assore International, consolidating the group’s international marketing businesses.
What we do: Ore & Metal International is a vertically integrated marketing, trading, and logistics provider, seamlessly connecting every aspect of the supply value chain.
Minerais Minerais has been in existence for over 50 years.
What we do: Minerais U.S. LLC is responsible for the marketing and sales of the group’s products in the United States of America (USA) particularly manganese alloys, and trades in various other related commodities.
Ore & Metal Europe (Minmet S.A.M)
Minmet S.A.M established in 2011, became wholly owned by Assore in 2021. The Company is a Société Anonyme Monegasque (SAM), registered in Monaco.
What we do
O&M Europe (Minmet S.A.M) is responsible for the marketing, sales, and distribution of the groups’ products across Europe.
Ore & Metal India (IPMC)
IPM Commodities Pvt Ltd (IPMC) was established as the marketing agent in India by Minmet SAM. In 2021, Assore took over as majority shareholder, resulting in IPMC becoming a subsidiary company of Assore International Holdings.
What we do
O&M India (IPMC) is responsible for the marketing, sales administration, and distribution of the Assore Groups’ products in India.
Ore & Metal Singapore JV
Ore & Metal Singapore JV Pte Limited is a joint venture established in 2024 between Ore & Metal Asia Pte Limited and Sumitomo Corporation.
What we do
O&M Singapore is responsible for the marketing, sales administration, and distribution of the group’s products in Southeast Asia.
Atlantic Lithium Atlantic Lithium Limited is a registered Australian junior exploration company focused on lithium in emerging West African jurisdictions.
What we do: Mining exploration and project development, currently advancing its flagship Ewoyaa project in Ghana, West Africa to production.
Gemfields Gemfields is a miner and marketer of coloured gemstones.
What we do: Gemfields is the operator and 75% owner of both the Kagem emerald mine in Zambia and the Montepuez ruby mine in Mozambique. In addition, Gemfields holds controlling interests in various other gemstone mining and prospecting licences.
Vision Blue Resources Vision Blue Resources (“Vision Blue”) is a private equity vehicle investing in clean energy metals and minerals that support the global drive for decarbonisation.
What we do:
A private equity platform with the aim of creating a portfolio of strategic and high returning investments in metal and mineral resource companies essential to the clean energy transition.
Assore has transformed into a multifaceted, privately-held organisation operating across diverse geographic locations, product lines, and projects. We maintain an unwavering dedication to serving our customers, supporting our local communities, safeguarding the environment, and prioritising the well-being of our colleagues.
Desmond Sacco
President
Our leadership
Our leaders have significant experience in all aspects of the mining sector and contribute diverse and complementary skills to driving Assore's strategic targets in a way that aligns with our values.
By investing in CSR initiatives, we contribute to the well-being of our communities, foster sustainable development and address pressing social and environmental challenges.
Desmond Sacco
President