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zinc ore

Mineral from which zinc is extracted, principally sphalerite (Zn,Fe)S, but also zincite, ZnO2, and smithsonite, ZnCO3, all of which occur in mineralized veins. Ores of lead and zinc often occur together, and are common worldwide; Canada, the USA, and Australia are major producers.



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Sasa officials say that the production plan of 870,000 tons of lead and zinc ore a year has been accomplished in less than eight months.
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