As the world transitions towards electric vehicles and cleaner energy sources, nickel has emerged as an essential metal for this green revolution. Needed for the manufacturing of electric vehicles, wind turbines, and nuclear power plants, nickel is also primarily used to make stainless steel alloys more resistant to corrosion and extreme temperatures. As countries and industries realize the importance of nickel for the development of sustainable technologies, nickel mining companies are at the forefront of supplying the world with the nickel it needs.
Here are the top 10 largest nickel mining companies in the world.
| Rank | Company | Production |
| 1. | Nornickel | 236.0 kt |
| 2. | Vale | 214.7 kt |
| 3. | Glencore | 110.2 kt |
| 4. | BHP | 80.0 kt |
| 5. | Anglo American | 44.0 kt |
| 6. | South32 | 41.0 kt |
| 7. | Eramet | 36.0 kt |
| 8. | IGO | 30.0 kt |
| 9. | Terrafame | 29.0 kt |
| 10. | MCC | 29.0 kt |
