Global Materials Growing Dividend Payers with 2-5% yield

PPG Industries

Market Cap: US$25.5b

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¥146.2b

Produces and sells chemical products in China and internationally.

Northern Star Resources

Market Cap: AU$28.8b

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

Packaging Corporation of America

Market Cap: US$19.9b

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

Evolution Mining

Market Cap: AU$22.9b

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$13.2b

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

Zhejiang NHU

Market Cap: CN¥88.1b

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

Shanjin International Gold

Market Cap: CN¥53.3b

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

Tianshan Aluminum GroupLtd

Market Cap: CN¥49.0b

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

Henan Shenhuo Coal Industry and Electricity Power

Market Cap: CN¥47.7b

Henan Shenhuo Coal Industry and Electricity Power Co.

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¥760.1b

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

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.

Cabot

Market Cap: US$4.3b

Operates as a specialty chemicals and performance materials company.

Grupo Argos

Market Cap: Col$10.8t

An infrastructure holding company, engages in cement business.

Avient

Market Cap: US$3.3b

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

Grupa Kety

Market Cap: zł11.9b

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

SKSHU PaintLtd

Market Cap: CN¥20.3b

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¥253.8b

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

Xinxiang Richful Lube AdditiveLtd

Market Cap: CN¥10.5b

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

Borregaard

Market Cap: NOK 14.9b

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

Aica Kogyo Company

Market Cap: JP¥234.2b

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

Shenzhen Noposion Crop Science

Market Cap: CN¥9.3b

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

DeHua TB New Decoration MaterialLtd

Market Cap: CN¥8.9b

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

Shin-Etsu PolymerLtd

Market Cap: JP¥192.2b

Develops and supplies PVC and semiconductor silicone products worldwide.

JCU

Market Cap: JP¥170.4b

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

Century Iron and Steel IndustrialLtd

Market Cap: NT$28.9b

Century Iron and Steel Industrial Co.,Ltd.

ZACROS

Market Cap: JP¥93.1b

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¥73.8b

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

Caledonia Mining

Market Cap: US$353.0m

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

Okura Industrial

Market Cap: JP¥55.7b

Manufactures and sells polyethylene and polypropylene products in Japan.

Industrie Chimiche Forestali

Market Cap: €35.6m

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