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Nyrstar is an international producer of critical minerals and metals essential for a low carbon future. It has a market leading position in zinc and lead, producing a number of refined products for various industries. Nyrstar has mines, smelters and other operations in Europe, the Americas and Australia and employs over 4, people.
Some of Nyrstar’s products include zinc concentrate, zinc metal (SHG 99.995% and CGG 98.5%), zinc alloys (zamak), lead concentrate, lead metal (99.97% and 99.99%), lead alloys (lead-antimony, copperised-lead, calcium lead and calcium tin-lead) and by-products (copper cathode, silver, gold) 2.
Nyrstar’s main competitors are Glencore, BHP Group and Vedanta Resources which also produce zinc and lead among other metals. Nyrstar differentiates itself by its focus on sustainability, innovation and operational excellence.
Nyrstar does not disclose its pricing on its website but you can find some information on its annual reports or contact them directly for more details.
Some of Nyrstar’s products include zinc concentrate, zinc metal (SHG 99.995% and CGG 98.5%), zinc alloys (zamak), lead concentrate, lead metal (99.97% and 99.99%), lead alloys (lead-antimony, copperised-lead, calcium lead and calcium tin-lead) and by-products (copper cathode, silver, gold) 2.
Nyrstar’s main competitors are Glencore, BHP Group and Vedanta Resources which also produce zinc and lead among other metals. Nyrstar differentiates itself by its focus on sustainability, innovation and operational excellence.
Nyrstar does not disclose its pricing on its website but you can find some information on its annual reports or contact them directly for more details.
Overview
Location
Netherlands, North Brabant, Budel-Dorplein
Employees
1001-5000
Total raised
$650M
Founded date
2007
Funding Rounds 1
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Mentions in press and media 6
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| Dec 15, 2025 | Южнокорейская Korea Zinc построит в США завод по переработке критических минералов за $7,4 млрд | США поддержат завод Korea Zinc по переработке критически важных минералов стоимостью $7,4 млрд. Компания Korea Zinc Co. планирует построить в США металлургический завод (плавильное предприятие) примерно за $7,4 млрд при поддержке американск... |
| Jun 18, 2025 | Battery makers sweat as antimony shortage hits after China's export curbs | Battery makers sweat as antimony shortage hits after China's export curbs By Melanie BurtonJune 17, 20259:11 PM UTCUpdated ago Text Small Text Medium Text Large Text Share X Facebook Linkedin Email Link A sample of antimony is displaye... |
| Dec 13, 2024 | Trafigura net profit, equity drops after Mongolia fraud | Trafigura net profit, equity drops after Mongolia fraud By Julia Payne and Robert HarveyDecember 13, 202411:16 AM UTCUpdated ago Text Small Text Medium Text Large Text Share X Facebook Linkedin Email Link Trafigura logo is seen in this illu... |
| Mar 12, 2024 | Nyrstar NV – Petition for interim measures received on 11 March 2024 | |
| Sep 19, 2021 | Six Leaders Address The Scourge Of The ‘Bamboo Ceiling’ | Unfair discrimination is wrong for its own sake and also bad for business.getty |
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FAQ about Nyrstar
When was Nyrstar founded?
Nyrstar was founded in 2007.
How much funding has Nyrstar raised?
Nyrstar has raised $650M in total across 1 funding round.
What has the press written about Nyrstar?
Parsers VC has collected 6 articles mentioning Nyrstar, among them “Южнокорейская Korea Zinc построит в США завод по переработке критических минералов за $7,4 млрд” (Dec 15, 2025) and “Battery makers sweat as antimony shortage hits after China's export curbs” (Jun 18, 2025).
Is Nyrstar still active?
Yes, Nyrstar is active; its latest activity on Parsers VC dates from Apr 2, 2026.