Zinc
Zinc is the 30th element on the periodic table. It has the symbol Zn, which is an abbreviation of zinke; …
Commodities
Important mined minerals, metals and other commodities including their uses and sources.
Lead
Lead is number 82 on the periodic table of the elements. It is the most stable of the high atomic …
Iron
Iron is number 26 on the periodic table of the elements. Iron has the symbol Fe, which is an abbreviation …
Silver
Silver, along with gold, has been prized by humanity since ancient times. It’s still one of the world’s most traded …
Graphite
Graphite is a form or “allotrope” of carbon. Another well-known allotrope of carbon is diamond, which goes to prove there …
Aluminium
Aluminium (or aluminum) is the thirteenth element on the periodic table. It has the symbol Al, which is an abbreviation …
Copper
Copper has been used by mankind for over 10,000 years. Highly prized for its strength and its suitability for use …
Gold
Many civilisations have had an eternal love affair with gold. As a consequence, wars have been fought over it and …
