Our Mission

Innovating safer, smarter, and more sustainable solutions for a better world

Engineering a Better World Through Industrial Innovation100 Years of ExpertiseSmart ChemistryResponsible MiningSustainable AgricultureWater StewardshipGlobal CollaborationScience and Scale

AECI is a diversified Group with deep roots in African industry and a growing global presence. For more than 100 years, our operating companies have delivered specialised solutions in mining, chemicals, water, and agriculture — enabling safer, more efficient and more sustainable practices across the world. Built on innovation, backed by science, and trusted by industries from Johannesburg to Jakarta, AECI’s strength lies in the power of its collective: deep technical expertise, shared values, and a legacy of impact.

Delivering across continents and sectors.

With a presence in Africa, Europe, Asia, the Americas and Australia, AECI serves diverse industries with agility and scale.

Built for expansion, focused on impact.

AECI’s growth strategy drives consistent value creation through targeted investment in high-potential markets.

One group. Deep capability.

Our businesses combine specialised knowledge in mining, chemicals, water and agri health to offer end-to-end, sustainable solutions.

A legacy of leadership, a future of innovation.

Since 1924, AECI has been trusted for bold thinking, responsible action, and delivering long-term value for all stakeholders.

Our Focus

AECI operates through two strategic business pillars: Mining and Chemicals. Each unit delivers specialised, high-performance solutions that support critical industries and enable safer, more sustainable operations across the globe. Together, they reflect AECI’s commitment to applied science, innovation, and long-term value creation.

Since 1924

Mining

One AECI, INFINITE POSSIBILITIES

6

Continents

22

Countries

7189

Employees

100+

Sites

South Africa
Botswana
Namibia
Zambia
Zimbabwe
Democratic Republic of Congo
Malawi
Mauritius
Mali
Senegal
Ghana
Burkina Faso
Eswatini
Tanzania
Germany
United States
Brazil
Chile
Indonesia
Australia

AECI as an Investment

With a solid history of consistently delivering innovative, safe, and high-quality products in the mining and chemicals sector, we stand as a testament to excellence.

Approach

Leveraging our deep expertise and cash generation from our core operations, we have developed a clear and robust capital allocation policy, offering stability through a stable dividend pay-out allowing us to excel consistently in a dynamic market.

Strategy

A shared vision of a successful future and nearly a century of steadfast commitment behind us, we acknowledge that our business achievements reflect our sustained success and serve as a steadfast foundation for our ongoing expansion.

Governance

We have a holistic approach to corporate governance, emphasising its integral role in shaping organisational culture, driving performance and ensuring responsible and sustainable business practices at AECI.

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