primary metal

noun

1. metal derived directly from ore rather than from scrap.

Example Sentences

Chinese primary metal output fell in the first three months of 2023 due to power curtailments in hydro-powered provinces such as Yunnan and Sichuan.

From Reuters

"Obviously, the 800-pound gorilla from a primary metal demand perspective is China," Peter Mallin-Jones, mining analyst at UK investment bank Peel Hunt, said.

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Data showed Canadian factory sales most likely rose 0.7% in July from June due in parts to increases in the petroleum and coal product, food, and primary metal subsectors.

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The country brought in 255,744 tonnes, including primary metal and unwrought, alloyed aluminium, last month, according to data from the General Administration of Customs.

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"It's really about understanding which type of scrap we can use, as the material has to comply with primary metal standards," Kallevik said.

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