nickel
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Sulfuric acid is the most consumed chemical on the planet, produced by smelting and refining nonferrous metals, such as copper and nickel, or by burning sulfur, a byproduct of oil-and-gas processing.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 9, 2026
The company reported lower production for steelmaking and energy coal, down 22% and 2%, respectively, as well as declines for cobalt, zinc, lead, nickel and coal.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026
The sulfur shortage impacts fertilizers, potentially raising food prices, and increases production costs for copper, nickel, and semiconductors.
From Barron's • Apr. 23, 2026
A year ago, Hunt missed estimates by about a nickel, reporting External link earnings per share of $1.17 from sales of $2.9 billion in the first quarter.
From Barron's • Apr. 15, 2026
When he ate his dinner at Mister Brannon’s she went into the café and spent a nickel for a sack of peanuts.
From "The Heart is a Lonely Hunter" by Carson McCullers
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