Integrated mining to market
From extraction to port delivery, we control every step of the supply chain to ensure consistent quality and reliable delivery.
Four grades. One standard.
A legacy of quality in baryte mining
Established in 2014, Shanghai Chongming Minerals Lao Company Limited operates one of the world's largest baryte deposits in Laos.
Who we are
Shanghai Chongming Minerals Lao Company Limited is a baryte mining company registered and operating in Lao PDR since April 2014. Our operations are centred at a large-scale baryte deposit containing 7 massive bed deposits, accessible year-round for all-season mining and trucking.
With over 40 million tons of geological baryte reserves and a rock bed spanning 30 metres wide and 1.7 km long, our mine represents one of the most significant baryte deposits globally. Professional mine design was implemented using MineSight software by qualified mining engineers, and exploration has been carried out by international geologists since 2014.
Today, SCM is recognised as the world's largest supplier of high-quality drilling grade raw baryte minerals, serving major customers across the oil and gas industry worldwide.
SCM leadership with Halliburton Baroid and Sojitz Corporation of America
Our long-standing partnerships with global leaders like Halliburton Baroid and Sojitz Corporation reflect the trust the industry places in the quality, consistency, and reliability of our baryte supply.
The largest supplier of high-quality, consistent & reliable baryte
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Baryte ore, powder & chemical grade
Multiple grades of high-quality baryte for the global oil & gas drilling industry and chemical markets. API-compliant with low silica, iron, and toxic heavy metals.
API-compliant quality control
All products comply with American Petroleum Institute standards and undergo multi-stage testing from mine to port.
Baryte industry updates
Latest news from the global baryte mining and oil and gas drilling sector.
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Contact our office
SCM is fully allocated. Our production is committed to established long-term supply relationships, and we are not soliciting new buyers or trader inquiries.
Official channels
For existing partners, logistics and compliance matters, or media — the channels below are the best ways to reach our commercial office.
Allocation & official channels
SCM’s production is fully allocated and supplied through established long-term relationships. We do not respond to unsolicited quote requests or trader inquiries.
- Our website is scmbarite.com.
- Our primary email domain is @scmbarite.com.
- Our mine and processing operations are located in Lao PDR. SCM has no China-based sales offices or agents.
- Unsure whether a representative or offer is genuinely from SCM? Just check with Peter@scmbarite.com.
Questions for our commercial office?
Our commercial office responds to partners, compliance teams, logistics providers, and media within one business day.
The world's largest supplier of high-quality drilling grade baryte minerals, operating in Lao PDR since 2014.