smelting

Example Sentences

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Freeport-McMoRan’s massive copper mining and smelting operation sits on the hills above the towns of Miami, Claypool and Globe in eastern Arizona.

From Salon • May 10, 2026

At times Half Man is a searing hot take on masculinity - but there is far more in Gadd's smelting pot here.

From BBC • Apr. 24, 2026

Aluminum makers EGA and Century plan to break ground this year on a facility that would more than double U.S. smelting capacity.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026

As global smelting capacity declines, Century is particularly well-positioned to benefit, because its margins keep rising.

From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026

A black cloud of smelting smoke blew over the beach, enveloping them in haze and ash.

From "Ship Breaker" by Paolo Bacigalupi