Largest companies in New Caledonia

New Caledonia is a French overseas territory and its economy is largely based on nickel mining and nickel ore exports. Therefore, in New Caledonia the largest companies generally operate in the nickel mining and refinery processing sectors. Here are some of New Caledonia's largest companies:

1. Société Le Nickel (SLN): SLN, New Caledonia's largest nickel producer, is a subsidiary of the French company Eramet. Operating in the Thio, Kouaoua and Nepoui regions of New Caledonia, SLN contributes greatly to the country's economy.

2. Koniambo Nickel SAS: Another major nickel company operating in New Caledonia, Koniambo Nickel is a joint venture of the French company Glencore and the Northern New Caledonia Community. The Koniambo mine is located in northern New Caledonia and has an average annual nickel production capacity of 60,000 tonnes.

3. Goro Nickel: Another major nickel company operating in New Caledonia, Goro Nickel is a subsidiary of Canadian mining company Vale. The Goro mine is located in southern New Caledonia and has an average annual nickel production capacity of 54,000 tonnes.

4. SMSP (Société Minière du Sud Pacifique): One of New Caledonia's major mining companies, SMSP is a company controlled by the indigenous Kanak population. SMSP produces various minerals such as nickel, cobalt and iron ore.

5. Vale Nouvelle-Calédonie: Vale Nouvelle-Calédonie, a subsidiary of the Brazilian mining company Vale in New Caledonia, produces nickel and cobalt in New Caledonia. Vale Nouvelle-Calédonie is part of the Goro Nickel project and makes a significant contribution to the country's economy. These companies play an important role in New Caledonia's economy and are leaders in the country's nickel mining industry.