Zinc Concentrate

Concentrate is an enriched product of ore beneficiation, between mined material and downstream smelting.

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.

Protective coatings
Alloying
Die casting

Concentrate

Concentrate is an enriched product of ore beneficiation, between mined material and downstream smelting. Where a published product record includes composition or assay data, its original values and units are shown separately.

Industrial applications

  • Galvanised steel
  • Brass
  • Die-cast parts