Orica is one of the most important Australian-based companies, with operations in over 50 countries. It has a proven tradition of leadership, innovation, quality and safety, manifested in its 15,000 employees throughout the six continents.

Orica transforms science into solutions to fulfill the basic human needs. Our products, brands and services are highly trusted due to its optimum performance, level and quality.

Its business areas are divided into four main platforms; Orica Mining Services, Minova, Orica Chemicals and DuluxGroup, each one leading their respective markets with world-class reputations.

Orica Chemicals is the biggest provider of chemicals, services and technology for the water treatment markets, and of industrial and mining chemichals. It operates in countries such as New Zealand, United Kingdom, United States, China, Hong Kong, Fiji, Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, Chile, Peru, Colombia, Argentina and Brazil.

Orica Chemicals Latin America (OCLA) headquarters are located in Santiago de Chile, and has sites in Antofagasta, Peru, Argentina, Colombia and Brasil. We are currently expanding our geographical coverage throughout new countries in the region, such as Panama, Venezuela, Bolivia, Ecuador and Dominican Republic.

Orica Chemicals Latin America is conformed, in turn, of three wide Commercial Divisions, each specialising in different markets: Mining Chemicals & Services Division, Insulation and Construction Division, and Industrial Chemicals Divisions.