Wesfarmers Limited is a diversified Australian conglomerate that engages in a variety of business activities across retail, chemicals, and industrial sectors. Headquartered in Perth, Western Australia, the company has established itself as a major economic contributor in the region and beyond.
The retail segment forms a core part of its operations, encompassing hardware and home improvement through Bunnings Warehouse, discount department stores via Kmart, and apparel and general merchandise with Target. These brands operate extensively across Australia and New Zealand, serving a broad consumer base with everyday products and services.
In the chemicals division, Wesfarmers focuses on the manufacture and distribution of industrial chemicals, fertilizers, and now lithium products essential for battery technology. Its participation in the Mt Holland lithium expansion project highlights its strategic move into the critical minerals market to support the growing demand for electric vehicles and renewable energy storage.
As a publicly listed entity on the Australian Securities Exchange with the ticker symbol WES, Wesfarmers operates under a group structure where individual businesses maintain operational autonomy. The company emphasizes sustainability, safety, and community involvement in its corporate practices. It holds a prominent position in the Australian corporate landscape due to its scale, diversified portfolio, and consistent performance in the retail and resources industries.
Also known as WES.
chemXplore tracks 1 project involving Wesfarmers, of which one is active.
Wesfarmers's role on them: Owner and Investor / Financier.
1 expansion.
Expansion doubles spodumene output to 760,000 tpa, adds ore-sorting recovery of ~3 Mt over the life, Wesfarmers’ capex $645–715M; construction H2 2027, first expanded volumes H1 2030.
By country, the most active first. active / all projects
