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Winner's list: Chemicals, Mining and Metals Manufacturing Industry

Meet the World's Happiest Workplaces for Best for Chemicals, Mining and Metals Manufacturing Industry.

Synthomer

Kumba Iron Ore (South Africa)

Jotun Paints UAE

Synthomer is a specialty chemical leader producing high-performance polymers used in everything from medical gloves to adhesives. It stands out as an employer for its commitment to “The Synthomer Way,” focusing on diversity, inclusion, and specialized graduate programs that fast-track young engineers and chemists into leadership roles globally.

A subsidiary of Anglo American, Kumba is Africa’s largest iron ore producer. It is an attractive employer due to its “Value Over Volume” strategy and commitment to safety. They offer extensive community development programs and share-participation schemes, allowing employees to directly benefit from the company’s financial success.

Jotun is a world leader in decorative paints and performance coatings, known for protecting landmarks like the Burj Khalifa. Employees benefit from the “Penguin Spirit”—a unique corporate culture emphasizing loyalty, care, and professional development through its global Academy, making it a top choice for international career growth.

Winner's List: Chemicals, Mining and Metals Manufacturing Industry

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Rank	CompanyName	Industry	Country	HappinessScore
1	Rolkon Trenchless Construction	Chemicals, Mining and Metals Manufacturing	South Africa	91
2	Western Cluster Limited WCL	Chemicals, Mining and Metals Manufacturing	Liberia	94
3	Foto petroleum product	Chemicals, Mining and Metals Manufacturing	United Arab Emirates	93
4	Omnia Nutriology	Chemicals, Mining and Metals Manufacturing	South Africa	94
5	PR euroCHEM	Chemicals, Mining and Metals Manufacturing	Ireland	94
6	Sun Chemical	Chemicals, Mining and Metals Manufacturing	United States	91
7	Bharat Trading Company	Chemicals, Mining and Metals Manufacturing	India	92
8	AJR Stainless Fabrication	Chemicals, Mining and Metals Manufacturing	Philippines	90
9	Jotun Paints UAE	Chemicals, Mining and Metals Manufacturing	United Arab Emirates	90
10	Fabtech International Philippines	Chemicals, Mining and Metals Manufacturing	Philippines	89
11	Queensland Alumina	Chemicals, Mining and Metals Manufacturing	Australia	87
12	Kumba Iron Ore	Chemicals, Mining and Metals Manufacturing	South Africa	89
13	Capital Manufacturing	Chemicals, Mining and Metals Manufacturing	United Arab Emirates	87
14	Wight Aluminium	Chemicals, Mining and Metals Manufacturing	New Zealand	90
15	BP Egypt	Chemicals, Mining and Metals Manufacturing	Egypt	89
16	BUA Iron & Steel	Chemicals, Mining and Metals Manufacturing	Nigeria	95
17	Leo Hydraulics	Chemicals, Mining and Metals Manufacturing	South Africa	86
18	NLC India	Chemicals, Mining and Metals Manufacturing	India	88
19	Axel Mining	Chemicals, Mining and Metals Manufacturing	Australia	87
20	Tata Steel India	Chemicals, Mining and Metals Manufacturing	India	87
21	Nelco Gulf	Chemicals, Mining and Metals Manufacturing	United Arab Emirates	89
22	Pertamina	Chemicals, Mining and Metals Manufacturing	Indonesia	87
23	Rollcon Engineering	Chemicals, Mining and Metals Manufacturing	South Africa	87
24	PM Chemical Industries	Chemicals, Mining and Metals Manufacturing	India	88
25	DuPont USA	Chemicals, Mining and Metals Manufacturing	United States	85
26	Aramco	Chemicals, Mining and Metals Manufacturing	United Kingdom	86
27	Cemco Holdings Philippines	Chemicals, Mining and Metals Manufacturing	Philippines	85
28	Cook Chemicals	Chemicals, Mining and Metals Manufacturing	United States	86
29	ABC Canada Technology Group	Chemicals, Mining and Metals Manufacturing	Canada	85
30	Synthomer	Chemicals, Mining and Metals Manufacturing	United Kingdom	89
31	Weatherford International	Chemicals, Mining and Metals Manufacturing	United States	85
32	Richards Bay Minerals	Chemicals, Mining and Metals Manufacturing	South Africa	85
33	SM Stroy	Chemicals, Mining and Metals Manufacturing	Bulgaria	85
34	Base Titanium	Chemicals, Mining and Metals Manufacturing	Kenya	87
35	Gujarat Fluorochemicals	Chemicals, Mining and Metals Manufacturing	India	89
36	Philippine Associated Smelting and Refining	Chemicals, Mining and Metals Manufacturing	Philippines	86
37	Exxaro	Chemicals, Mining and Metals Manufacturing	South Africa	85
38	Palabora Mining Company	Chemicals, Mining and Metals Manufacturing	South Africa	82
39	The Testing Lab	Chemicals, Mining and Metals Manufacturing	United Kingdom	84
40	A. A. E. Engineering and Construction Chemicals	Chemicals, Mining and Metals Manufacturing	Bangladesh	86
41	BG Products	Chemicals, Mining and Metals Manufacturing	United States	85
42	Murray & Roberts	Chemicals, Mining and Metals Manufacturing	South Africa	86
43	Accuplas	Chemicals, Mining and Metals Manufacturing	Philippines	84
44	Emirates Global Aluminium Jebel Ali	Chemicals, Mining and Metals Manufacturing	United Arab Emirates	84
45	Newmont Australia	Chemicals, Mining and Metals Manufacturing	Australia	82
46	Council of Scientific & Industrial Research	Chemicals, Mining and Metals Manufacturing	South Africa	82
47	Orlen	Chemicals, Mining and Metals Manufacturing	Poland	82
48	Cosmoplast industrial co	Chemicals, Mining and Metals Manufacturing	United Arab Emirates	84
49	Emirates National Oil Company ENOC	Chemicals, Mining and Metals Manufacturing	United Arab Emirates	85
50	Barminco	Chemicals, Mining and Metals Manufacturing	Australia	82
51	Cleveland Cliffs	Chemicals, Mining and Metals Manufacturing	United States	81
52	IMCD UK	Chemicals, Mining and Metals Manufacturing	United Kingdom	81
53	Orica	Chemicals, Mining and Metals Manufacturing	Australia	81
54	Sibanye Gold fields	Chemicals, Mining and Metals Manufacturing	South Africa	81
55	DuPont UK	Chemicals, Mining and Metals Manufacturing	United Kingdom	82
56	FLSmidth South Africa	Chemicals, Mining and Metals Manufacturing	South Africa	81
57	Redox	Chemicals, Mining and Metals Manufacturing	New Zealand	81
58	Roy Hill	Chemicals, Mining and Metals Manufacturing	Australia	83
59	Hulamin	Chemicals, Mining and Metals Manufacturing	South Africa	79
60	Impala Platinum Mines	Chemicals, Mining and Metals Manufacturing	South Africa	83
61	Sasol	Chemicals, Mining and Metals Manufacturing	South Africa	82
62	Santos	Chemicals, Mining and Metals Manufacturing	Australia	81
63	Boyne Smelters	Chemicals, Mining and Metals Manufacturing	Australia	80
64	SiriusBlue	Chemicals, Mining and Metals Manufacturing	United Arab Emirates	81
65	Incitec Pivot Australia	Chemicals, Mining and Metals Manufacturing	Australia	79
66	Hydro	Chemicals, Mining and Metals Manufacturing	United Kingdom	79
67	Syngenta UK	Chemicals, Mining and Metals Manufacturing	United Kingdom	78
68	Tata Steel UK	Chemicals, Mining and Metals Manufacturing	United Kingdom	78
69	A1 metal finishing	Chemicals, Mining and Metals Manufacturing	United Kingdom	77
70	Great	Chemicals, Mining and Metals Manufacturing	South Africa	78
71	Solvay Belgium	Chemicals, Mining and Metals Manufacturing	Belgium	79
72	Fulton Technology	Chemicals, Mining and Metals Manufacturing	United States	77
73	Gerdau Peru	Chemicals, Mining and Metals Manufacturing	Peru	78
74	Goddards	Chemicals, Mining and Metals Manufacturing	United Kingdom	78
75	Amari Metals	Chemicals, Mining and Metals Manufacturing	United Kingdom	76
76	3M UK	Chemicals, Mining and Metals Manufacturing	United Kingdom	75
77	Evolution Mining	Chemicals, Mining and Metals Manufacturing	Canada	75
78	BlueScope	Chemicals, Mining and Metals Manufacturing	Australia	76
79	SteelAsia	Chemicals, Mining and Metals Manufacturing	Philippines	75
80	CPL Aromas	Chemicals, Mining and Metals Manufacturing	United Kingdom	75
81	Harmony Gold Mining Company	Chemicals, Mining and Metals Manufacturing	South Africa	77
82	Hancock Prospecting	Chemicals, Mining and Metals Manufacturing	Australia	77
83	Balaji Amines	Chemicals, Mining and Metals Manufacturing	India	83
84	Sandvik	Chemicals, Mining and Metals Manufacturing	United Kingdom	77
85	Abu Dhabi National Oil Company	Chemicals, Mining and Metals Manufacturing	United Arab Emirates	81
86	Columbus Stainless	Chemicals, Mining and Metals Manufacturing	South Africa	77
87	Foskor	Chemicals, Mining and Metals Manufacturing	South Africa	82
88	Vale Brazil	Chemicals, Mining and Metals Manufacturing	Brazil	77
89	African Rainbow Minerals (ARM)	Chemicals, Mining and Metals Manufacturing	South Africa	77
90	Braemore Precious Metals Refiners	Chemicals, Mining and Metals Manufacturing	South Africa	77
91	New Zealand Aluminium Smelters NZAS	Chemicals, Mining and Metals Manufacturing	New Zealand	77
92	Anglo American South Africa	Chemicals, Mining and Metals Manufacturing	South Africa	81
93	Aurohill Group	Chemicals, Mining and Metals Manufacturing	United Arab Emirates	76
94	BASF Germany	Chemicals, Mining and Metals Manufacturing	Germany	77
95	Echa Microbiology	Chemicals, Mining and Metals Manufacturing	United Kingdom	77
96	Sika Egypt	Chemicals, Mining and Metals Manufacturing	Egypt	76
97	ICL UK	Chemicals, Mining and Metals Manufacturing	United Kingdom	76
98	Abu Qir Fertilizer Company	Chemicals, Mining and Metals Manufacturing	Egypt	76
99	Nubian Mines	Chemicals, Mining and Metals Manufacturing	Egypt	75
100	A1 metal recycling	Chemicals, Mining and Metals Manufacturing	United Kingdom	75

The data shown in the following table is a snapshot based on last year’s data up until 30/11/2025. To see the current scores, please visit the Worlds Happiest Workplaces List.

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