Base & Strategic Metals
Copper
The conductive metal behind power, construction and electronics.
Applications: Electrical wiring and power · Construction and plumbing · Electronics
Base & Strategic Metals
Zinc & Lead
Base metals often found together, used in galvanising and batteries.
Mineral overview
About Zinc & Lead
Zinc and lead commonly occur together in ores such as sphalerite and galena. They are traded as ores, concentrates and refined metals.
Applications
- Galvanised steel (zinc)
- Lead-acid batteries (lead)
- Alloys and die-casting
- Chemicals
Commercial relevance
Zinc protects steel from corrosion and lead remains essential to battery manufacturing.
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Iron Ore
The primary raw material for steel production.
Applications: Steel production · Construction materials · Manufacturing
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Tin
Used in solder, electronics and coatings.
Applications: Solder for electronics · Tinplate coatings · Alloys such as bronze