zinc

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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

Denver-based Newmont is the world’s largest gold producer, as well as a producer of copper, zinc, lead, and silver.

From Barron's • Apr. 23, 2026

"We found cadmium, cobalt, copper, zinc, and nickel," she explained.

From BBC • Mar. 13, 2026

However, this research expands that understanding by examining additional minerals, including magnesium and zinc.

From Science Daily • Feb. 26, 2026

On the sub-main floor of the hotel, which the management directed bathers to use, a woman with zinc salve on her nose got into the elevator with the young man.

From "Nine Stories" by J. D. Salinger