Sustainably mobilising the earth’s resources
Half-year results 2026
Orica technology delivers a major customer milestone
Half-year results 2026
On Thursday, 7 May 2026 at 11.00am AEST, Sanjeev Gandhi (MD and CEO) and James Crough (CFO) will present Orica’s financial results for the half year ended 31 March 2026.
Orica technology delivers a major customer milestone
Orica has surpassed 500,000 WebGen™ primers fired globally, marking a major milestone in the adoption of its patented wireless blasting technology across surface and underground operations.
WebGen™ eliminates downlines and surface wiring, and removes people from high-risk areas while increasing operational flexibility and access—reinforcing Orica’s commitment to safer, more efficient productivity for our customers.
Products and services
Blasting Solutions, Digital Solutions, Specialty Mining Chemicals
Blasting Solutions
We see every blast as an opportunity to create value for our customers. Building on our position as the global leader in commercial explosives and blasting systems, we bring together industry‑leading technology, deep technical know‑how and a global on‑bench presence to improve safety, productivity and environmental outcomes.
From surface and underground mines to quarries, construction and infrastructure projects, we integrate commercial explosives, electronic and wireless blasting systems, and digital blast design and monitoring tools to deliver precise, predictable blast performance.
Digital Solutions
Orica Digital Solutions combines deep domain expertise with intelligent digital technologies to unlock enduring value for mining and infrastructure industries. Our digital ecosystem enhances orebody understanding with timely geological insights, while our advanced blast design software and technologies optimise blasting and downstream processing. We improve mine-to-mill performance through real‑time intelligence, and our solutions strengthen geotechnical risk management to protect people, support safer, more efficient operations across the mining value chain.
Specialty Mining Chemicals
Orica is the world's largest mining-dedicated producer of sodium cyanide, supporting gold processing, silver recovery and other mineral extraction operations. Our specialty mining chemicals are designed to maximise recovery while minimising your environmental footprint. As a trusted partner you can rely on our responsive high-capacity global supply chain for uninterrupted gold and silver extraction. Beyond chemical supply, we provide integrated technologies, critical reagents and specialty emulsifiers to optimise chemical usage and enable mining and minerals processing.
About us
As a global leader in mining and infrastructure solutions, Orica manufactures and distributes products and services that enable our customers’ operations in more than 100 countries.
Central to our customers' success are our three business segments—Blasting Solutions, Digital Solutions and Specialty Mining Chemicals—which create a distinctive, fully integrated offering, that is unmatched in the global market.
Our advanced technologies, disciplined strategic execution and tailored product-service combinations deliver superior outcomes and lasting value for our customers and shareholders.
In 1874, Orica was founded in the goldfields of Victoria, Australia.
Today, our global manufacturing and supply chain network supports customers in over 100 countries.
As we enable sustainable operations around the world, we continue to expand our global footprint.
News, events and media
Technology and innovation
Our global team is continually redefining industry standards and shaping the future of resource extraction through advanced mining technologies, automation and AI-enabled analytics.
Sustainability
We are driving low‑carbon operations across our business, supporting our customers to achieve their sustainability targets, and helping accelerate the industry’s transition to a low‑carbon future.
Environment
Orica is an innovative, solutions-focused business. We support the natural environment and cultural heritages around us, and we always prioritise safety.
Community
We work closely with our communities, suppliers and stakeholders across government and industry to build strong, trusted, long-term partnerships.
Climate
We recognise that human activities influence the climate and as we play our part to support efforts to limit global warming, we continue towards our ambition of net zero emissions by 2050.
Investors
Investors
Our strong financial performance is driven by rising demand for our premium products and continuing growth across each of our business segments. We continue to deliver our strategy in dynamic operating environments. Changing market conditions and evolving expectations are creating new opportunities for innovation, adaptation and global growth, strengthening Orica’s position and supporting the creation of long-term value for our customers and shareholders.
Careers
Life at Orica
At Orica, you’ll find a workplace that is complex, challenging and deeply rewarding. You'll have opportunities to learn, innovate and make a meaningful impact.
Our people are highly valued at Orica, and empowered to shape a positive and prosperous future for our industry—and for their own careers. We invest in skills, wellbeing and capability, fostering an environment where everyone feels supported, respected and able to thrive.
Find out more about working at Orica, including our graduate and intern programs.