Zinc Ore

Ore is mined mineral material containing valuable minerals together with gangue.

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

Ore

Ore is mined mineral material containing valuable minerals together with gangue. Beneficiation can produce concentrate by enriching the useful minerals; ore and concentrate are different processing forms.

Industrial applications

  • Galvanised steel
  • Brass
  • Die-cast parts