The Group is the second largest metals and mining company in the world and the largest in the Americas, based on market capitalisation as at 29 November 2010. The Group is the world鈥檚 largest producer by volume of iron ore and iron ore pellets. The Group is a leading producer of nickel. The Group is also among the leading producers of manganese ore and ferroalloys. The Group also produces copper, coal, fertilizer nutrients, cobalt, platinum group metals and other products.