Our story

We are Nyrstar

Nyrstar is a global multi-metal business that can meet the demand for zinc, lead and other metals and products for many generations to come. We have a market leading position in zinc and lead and have mines, smelters and other operations in Europe and Australia.

A rich history of more than 150 years

Nyrstar has been producing high quality zinc, lead and other base and precious metals for more than 150 years now. As experts in our field, we’ve been a constant factor in the areas in which we operate. As an employer of choice and as provider of high quality products for the market.

Further historical facts and anecdotes are available on the history section on our sites’ pages on this website.

Leadership

Nyrstar's management has a strategy aimed at positioning the business for a sustainable future as a leading metals processing business. Through its deep market insight and unique processing capabilities, Nyrstar aims to generate superior returns by extracting the maximum value inherent in the mineral resources and by-products it processes.

150

years global presence

6

operations worldwide

3000

employees

2nd

largest zinc metal producer

100+

Products diversity

Our vision & values

At Nyrstar, we produce significant quantities of essential resources, such as zinc and lead.

As a global metals and mining company, we believe it is crucial to conduct our operations competitively and with high skills, but also through responsible conduct and a sustainable supply chain. This means we carry out our business according to high ethical standards and in compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

Management

Meet the members of Nyrstar's Management Committee

Our Products

We have market leading positions in zinc and lead: essential resources that are fueling the rapid urbanisation and industrialisation of our changing world