Raw Materials

Mineral raw materials include mined ores and concentrates produced through beneficiation.

About Zinc

Zinc is used in galvanising steel, die-casting alloys and brass. Sphalerite is a principal zinc ore mineral. Zinc ore, concentrate and refined metal represent different processing stages.

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Alloying
Die casting

Mineral raw materials

Mineral raw materials include mined ores and concentrates produced through beneficiation. The directory distinguishes these upstream forms from smelter intermediates and refined metals.

Industrial applications

  • Galvanised steel
  • Brass
  • Die-cast parts