MMC Norilsk Nickel

MMC Norilsk Nickel is a major Russian company and one of the world's largest producers of nickel and palladium, with significant amounts of copper and platinum as well. It operates extensive mining and processing facilities mainly in Siberia, extracting these metals from the earth. The metals it produces are essential for manufacturing electronics, jewelry, and catalytic converters used to reduce vehicle emissions. Despite its economic importance, the company's operations pose environmental challenges, particularly related to pollution and greenhouse gases. Norilsk Nickel plays a vital role in the global supply of critical metals and influences markets across multiple industries.