Top Metal Producers: A Global Resource Guide
Major Metal Producers by Type
Aluminum Producers
- Jamaica
- Venezuela
- Suriname
- Brazil
- Russia
- Kazakhstan
- China
- India
- Guinea
- Australia
Zinc Producers
- Canada
- USA
- Mexico
- Peru
- Ireland
- Kazakhstan
- China
- India
- Australia
Copper Producers
- Canada
- USA
- Mexico
- Peru
- Chile
- Zambia
- Poland
- Russia
- Kazakhstan
- China
- Indonesia
- Australia
Chromium Producers
- Brazil
- Finland
- Zimbabwe
- Republic of South Africa
- Turkey
- Kazakhstan
- India
Tin Producers
- Vietnam
- China
- Russia
- Niger
- Bolivia
- Peru
- Indonesia
Iron Producers
- Australia
- India
- China
- Russia
- Sweden
- Ukraine
- South Africa
- Brazil
- USA
- Canada
Nickel Producers
- Australia
- Indonesia
- New Caledonia
- China
- South Africa
- Brazil
- Cuba
- Canada
- Russia
- Colombia
Lead Producers
- Australia
- Chile
- Serbia
- Poland
- Peru
- Mexico
- USA
- Canada
Gold Producers
- Australia
- Papua New Guinea
- Indonesia
- China
- Russia
- Uzbekistan
- South Africa
- Peru
- USA
- Canada
Largest Metal Producers by Country
- Gold and Chromium: South Africa
- Copper: Chile
- Bauxite: Australia
- Nickel: Russia
- Iron, Lead, Tin, and Zinc: China
Prospecting and Exploration Techniques
Techniques used to find and evaluate sources of useful materials and determine their profitability.
Prospecting Techniques
- Geochemical analysis of sediments, soil, and water
- Detection of radioactivity
- Analysis of seismic waves
- Local variations of the geomagnetic field
- The use of electrical signals
- Air satellite projection
Are these techniques accurate when locating a site? No, they provide reliable evidence.
Emblematic Materials Before the Industrial Revolution
- Stone
- Bromine
- Iron
Raw Materials
The materials obtained in mines.
Ore
Ore is extracted during ore extraction.
Bargain
The disposable mineral.
Ore Extraction
Ore is usually obtained by bit depth in opencast mines, and when it is at some depth, the extraction is done by building wells and galleries.
First Stage in Material Production
Involves heating materials to bring them to their melting point or plastic forming stage.
Second Stage in Material Production
Shapes the material and allows it to cool to solidify.
Classification of Different Types of Materials
- Metals
- Ferrous
- Non-Ferrous
- Polymers
- Ceramics
- Composites
- Others
- Wood
- Paper
Examples of Polymers
- Plastics
- Fibers
- Cork
Examples of Ceramic Materials
- Bricks
- Tiles
- Porcelain
- Glass
Composite Materials
A composite is made of two or more materials without forming alloys.
Natural Resources
An element of nature that can be transformed by technology into something useful for human beings.
Crystalline Structure of Metals
Its atoms are positioned to form a regular and defined network.
Alloy
The dissolution of an element, metallic or non-metallic, into a metal.
Ferrous Metals
Those whose main component is iron.
Features of Ferrous Metals
- Hard
- High tensile strength
Examples of Ferrous Metals
- Cast iron
- Steel
- Stainless steel
Cast Iron
A ferrous alloy containing mainly iron and small amounts of carbon and silicon.
Applications of Cast Iron
- Covers of bikers
- Machine tools
- Railroad components
Steel
An alloy of iron and carbon.
Hardening of Steel
Refers to the great strength of steel.
Principal Characteristics of Steel
- Low cost of production
- High strength
- Rigidity
- Durability