About Us

The MCP Group SA was created in September 2007 following a merger between MCP Aramayo Ltd and Sidech SA, both major players in the world of minor metals. The new MCP Group has a major involvement in other strategic metals markets notably Indium, Gallium, Selenium and Tellurium. In 2008 the MCP Group's turnover was Euros 260 million with a workforce of 350 people worldwide in 8 production sites and 14 commercial offices across 4 continents.

Started in 1863 in Bolivia, MCP Aramayo has a long history of providing metals and chemicals at the most affordable prices. Mining and Chemical Products Limited (MCP UK) was formed in London in 1929 to take over the refining and marketing of Aramayo Bismuth in Europe. When the Company's mines in Bolivia were nationalized in 1952, MCP UK became the focus for global expansion of the Group, and following ventures into Pure Drugs with MCP HEK in Germany, Electronic Materials at MCP UK and Component Distribution through a worldwide network of Group Offices and Independent Agents; MCP has crystallized into the Group we know today.

As early as 1950, Sidech innovated in chemical processing of bismuth-containing residues. The construction of four furnaces for Comibol at Telemayu in the Bolivian Altiplano in the 1970's established Sidech's unique knowledge of the metallurgy of bismuth. In 1972, Comibol and Sidech, joined by other producers, founded the Bismuth Institute. This non-profit association of world producers still offers continuous support for potential producers or users of bismuth.

Today, Sidech's expertise in chemical and metallurgical processes enables the treatment of lead-bismuth alloys from lead refineries as well as concentrates, bullion and all types of residues to extract bismuth in the most effective way.

Now that these two global minor metal experts have merged, the new corporate entity is undoubtedly the leader in the market for Bismuth and its bi-products with over 60% market share worldwide.

International Presence and Customer Service

From MCP's earliest days as Bismuth specialists a global approach to distribution and marketing has been called for. An International presence is important as well for raw material purchasing and trade in scrap and residues. Our local companies and agents have become a key factor in our determination to provide unequalled customer service and rapid supply from these local warehouses.

Market Leading Initiatives

The Groups' central laboratories have been expanded and re-equipped and are now housed in a state-of-art facility in UK and coupled with Sidech's own labs in Belgium provide an unrivalled service to the MCP Group companies. Quality control is at the heart of every successful business and MCP's specialist High Purity Metals unit, now directly linked to the Laboratory for optimum control, is a fine example of this philosophy.

MCP also provides an extensive Recycling Service able to handle basic and extremely complex scraps by leveraging its Global Presence and Reputation to ensure the maximum value for your excess materials while helping you avoid costly disposal costs and impact on the environment.

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MCP Group Structure

History of MCP Group