Orbia, formerly known as Mexichem, is one of the world’s largest fluorspar producers. The company’s mining arm, Minera Las Cuevas, operates in Mexico and supplies high-quality fluorspar across the globe.
Key Facts:
Headquarters: Mexico City, Mexico
Mining Site: San Luis Potosí, Mexico
Focus: Acid-grade fluorspar and fluorochemical production
Orbia is vertically integrated – meaning it not only mines fluorspar, but also converts it into hydrofluoric acid and fluoropolymers used in everything from semiconductors to medical devices.
The company is also taking steps toward environmental sustainability through water management, circular manufacturing practices, and energy-efficient technologies.
Orbia stands as a global powerhouse, ensuring a steady flow of fluorspar and downstream chemical products to industries worldwide.
