Global Materials Growing Dividend Payers with 2-5% yield

PPG Industries

Market Cap: US$26.0b

Manufactures and distributes paints, coatings, and specialty materials in the United States, Canada, the Asia Pacific, Latin America, Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.

Ningxia Baofeng Energy Group

Market Cap: CN¥150.7b

Produces and sells chemical products in China and internationally.

Packaging Corporation of America

Market Cap: US$20.3b

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

Northern Star Resources

Market Cap: AU$28.4b

Engages in the exploration, development, mining, and processing of gold deposits.

Evolution Mining

Market Cap: AU$23.2b

Engages in the exploration, mine development and operation, and sale of gold and gold-copper concentrates in Australia and Canada.

RPM International

Market Cap: US$13.4b

Provides specialty chemicals for the construction, industrial, specialty, and consumer markets.

Zhejiang NHU

Market Cap: CN¥86.4b

Produces and sells nutritional products, fragrances and flavors, polymer materials, and active pharmaceutical ingredients in China and internationally.

Shanjin International Gold

Market Cap: CN¥54.1b

Explores for, mines, and trades in precious and non-ferrous metal ores in China.

Henan Shenhuo Coal Industry and Electricity Power

Market Cap: CN¥51.7b

Henan Shenhuo Coal Industry and Electricity Power Co.

Tianshan Aluminum GroupLtd

Market Cap: CN¥51.1b

Produces and sells primary aluminum, prebaked anodes, high-purity aluminum, alumina, and aluminum foil products in China and internationally.

Nissan Chemical

Market Cap: JP¥1.1t

Engages in the chemicals, performance materials, agricultural chemicals, and healthcare businesses in Japan and internationally.

Mitsui Chemicals

Market Cap: JP¥748.3b

Mitsui Chemicals, Inc. manufacture and sell goods or services in life & healthcare solutions, mobility solutions, ICT solutions, and basic & green materials worldwide.

Cabot

Market Cap: US$4.5b

Operates as a specialty chemicals and performance materials company.

Titan

Market Cap: €3.8b

Engages in the production, trade, and distribution of construction materials in Greece, the Balkans, Europe, Egypt, Türkiye, Italy, France, the United States, and Brazil.

Avient

Market Cap: US$3.3b

Operates as a formulator of material solutions in the United States, Canada, Mexico, Europe, South America, and Asia.

Grupo Argos

Market Cap: Col$10.7t

An infrastructure holding company, engages in cement business.

Grupa Kety

Market Cap: zł12.2b

Produces and sells aluminum profiles and components in Poland and internationally.

SKSHU PaintLtd

Market Cap: CN¥19.5b

Produces and sells architectural coatings, waterproof materials, floor materials, thermal insulation materials and integrated thermal insulation boards, and base materials in China.

Wienerberger

Market Cap: €2.4b

Produces and sells clay blocks, facing bricks, roof tiles, and ceramic pavers in Europe West, Europe East, and North America.

ARE Holdings

Market Cap: JP¥255.2b

Engages in refining, manufacturing, and trading of precious metals and rare metals in Japan, Asia, and North America.

Borregaard

Market Cap: NOK 15.0b

Engages in the development, production, and marketing of specialized biochemicals and biomaterials in Norway, rest of Europe, Asia, the United States, and internationally.

Xinxiang Richful Lube AdditiveLtd

Market Cap: CN¥10.3b

Engages in the research, development, production, and sales of fine chemical products in China and internationally.

Aica Kogyo Company

Market Cap: JP¥232.5b

Manufactures and sells chemical products in Japan, China, rest of Asia, Oceania, and internationally.

DeHua TB New Decoration MaterialLtd

Market Cap: CN¥9.1b

Produces and sells environmentally friendly furniture panels in China and internationally.

Shenzhen Noposion Crop Science

Market Cap: CN¥8.9b

Researches and develops, manufactures, distributes, and provides technical services for pesticides and fertilizers in China and internationally.

Shin-Etsu PolymerLtd

Market Cap: JP¥198.3b

Develops and supplies PVC and semiconductor silicone products worldwide.

JCU

Market Cap: JP¥165.4b

Engages in the produces and sells chemicals, machines, and equipment in Japan.

Century Iron and Steel IndustrialLtd

Market Cap: NT$28.8b

Century Iron and Steel Industrial Co.,Ltd.

ZACROS

Market Cap: JP¥93.7b

Manufactures and sells products for wellness environmental solutions, electronic materials, and industrial infrastructure in Japan and internationally.

Gulf Oil Lubricants India

Market Cap: ₹51.7b

Manufactures, markets, and trades lubricating oils, greases, and other derivatives for use in the automobile and industrial sectors in India.

Kohsoku

Market Cap: JP¥76.5b

Kohsoku Corporation is involved in the manufacture and sale of light food packaging materials in Japan.

Okura Industrial

Market Cap: JP¥55.9b

Manufactures and sells polyethylene and polypropylene products in Japan.

Caledonia Mining

Market Cap: US$343.0m

Engages in the exploration, development, and production of gold in Zimbabwe.

Hokko Chemical Industry

Market Cap: JP¥51.3b

Together with subsidiaries, manufactures and sells crop protection and fine chemicals products in Japan and internationally.

Industrie Chimiche Forestali

Market Cap: €35.6m

Produces and sells adhesives, impregnated fabrics, and extruded fabrics in Italy, CEE, and rest of European Union.