Reference Metals Company Inc. is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Companhia Brasileira de Metalurgia e Mineração (CBMM). Various niobium products and compounds are supplied to Reference Metals Company by CBMM, which owns and operates the world's largest niobium mine in Araxá, Brazil and is the only niobium producer present in all market segments.

CBMM is involved in the extraction, processing, manufacturing and marketing of niobium-based products. With companies in Brazil, North America (Reference Metals Company Inc.), Asia (CBMM Asia Pte - SGP) and Europe (CBMM Europe BV), CBMM dedicates special attention to its customers, wherever they may be around the globe.

CBMM is customer-driven with a constant goal of exceeding customer expectations.