U.S. Materials Blue chip stocks

LyondellBasell Industries

Market Cap: US$19.5b

Operates as a chemical company in the United States, Germany, China, Mexico, Italy, Japan, France, Poland, the Netherlands, and internationally.

Albemarle

Market Cap: US$13.5b

Provides energy storage solutions worldwide.

Hecla Mining

Market Cap: US$10.2b

Provides precious and base metals in the United States, Canada, Japan, Korea, China, and internationally.

Royal Gold

Market Cap: US$17.1b

Acquires and manages precious metal streams, royalties, and related interests in North America, South and Central America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the Australia Pacific.

Packaging Corporation of America

Market Cap: US$22.5b

Manufactures and sells containerboard and uncoated freesheet (UFS) paper products in North America.

International Paper

Market Cap: US$22.3b

Produces and sells renewable fiber-based packaging in North America, Latin America, Europe, South America, and North Africa.

DuPont de Nemours

Market Cap: US$18.6b

Provides technology-based materials and solutions in the United States, Canada, the Asia Pacific, Latin America, Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.

Steel Dynamics

Market Cap: US$35.6b

Operates as a steel producer and metal recycler in the United States.

Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile

Market Cap: US$19.6b

Produces and sells specialty plant nutrients, and iodine and its derivatives in Chile, Latin America, the Caribbean, Europe, North America, Asia, and internationally.