Recent Examples on the WebBut alongside the mill’s furnaces and smelters, technicians have developed a machine that could soon play a vital role in reducing greenhouse gas emissions.—Melissa Eddy, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2024 Once operational, the smelter will annually produce up to 222,000 tonnes of copper cathode, 830,000 tonnes of sulfuric acid, 18 tonnes of gold bars, 55 tonnes of silver bars, and 70 tonnes of selenium.—Yessar Rosendar, Forbes, 28 Mar. 2024 Opponents said Hudbay is likely to ship the copper out of the country anyway, because of limited capacity at U.S. smelters.—Brandon Loomis, The Arizona Republic, 7 Mar. 2024 Excellent location in a world-class mining jurisdiction, close to a zinc smelter and port.—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Feb. 2024 See all Example Sentences for smelter
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