nickel

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Sulphur is used to make sulphuric acid, which is used for processing copper, cobalt and nickel and also for the extraction of lithium.

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026

Concentrations of beryllium, copper, chromium, nickel and lead in particular were significantly above established safety thresholds for marine life, prompting fears for the long-term health of fish, marine mammals and the marine food chain.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 20, 2026

Researchers addressed these issues by introducing a nickel alloy-based intermediate layer.

From Science Daily • Mar. 13, 2026

Boliden had previously warned that the new taxes were estimated to result in increased annual costs of 20 million to 30 million euros for the Kevitsa copper and nickel mine.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 4, 2026

He flicked a nickel down the staircase, where it bounced off some steps and landed in Isa’s violin case, then he scooped up Laney and placed her on top of his shoulders.

From "The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street" by Karina Yan Glaser