ERO vs SCL Comparison

Ero Copper Corp is a base metals mining company. It is predominantly focused on the production and sale of copper with gold and silver produced and sold as by-products. Ero's operations are segmented between its mines in Brazil, the Caraiba Operations and the Xavantina Operations, its development project, the Tucuma Project in Brazil and corporate. Majority of its revenue is generated from its Caraiba Operations segment which consists of mining operations and processing facilities including the Pilar and Vermelhos underground mines and the Surubim open pit mine.

Stepan Co manufactures and sells a variety of chemicals and chemical-based products. The company organizes itself into three segments based on product type. The surfactants segment, which generates the majority of revenue, sells cleaning agents used in detergents, shampoos, body wash, fabric softeners, toothpastes, and other personal-care products. The polymers segment sells polyurethane used to manufacture rigid foam for thermal insulation, as well as phthalic anhydride used to make plastic components for the construction, automotive, and boating industries. The specialty products segment sells chemicals used in food and flavoring. The majority of Stepan's revenue comes from the United States, followed by France, Poland, the United Kingdom, Brazil, Mexico, and other countries.