BATTERIES FOR
ELECTRIC CARS
Silver, zinc
ATHLETIC SOCKS
Silver
COMPUTER
BATTERIES &
KEYBOARDS
Silver
RADIO-
FREQUENCY
IDENTIFICATION
TAGS
Silver
CARPETING
Silver: More than 700 tonnes
(24 million ounces) are used each
year to produce ethylene oxide and
formaldehyde, both of which are
essential to the plastics industry.
GALVANIZED STEEL
Zinc: Half of all
production is used to
protect steel from
corrosion, while rolled
zinc sheet and strip is
used for roo ng,
cladding, ashings and
rainwater disposal
applications.
COMPUTER
COMPONENTS
Gold
TELEVISION
COMPONENTS
Silver, gold
WINDOW GLASS
COATING
Gold
WATCH
BATTERIES
Silver
PACEMAKER
Gold
HEARING
AID
Gold
SCULPTURE
Zinc
INVESTMENT PORTFOLIO
Gold, silver
TIRES
Zinc
NAIL POLISH
Silver
POLYESTER
FABRIC
Silver
REAR WINDOW
DEFROSTER
Silver
BRASS BUTTON
ON JEANS
Zinc
BELT BUCKLE
Zinc
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FORTUNA SILVER MINES INC. | 2014 ANNUAL REPORT
The metals we mine – silver, gold, lead and zinc – are found in many areas
of our everyday lives. Some uses are obvious, while others may surprise
you. Regardless of their use, these precious and base metals are integral
to society and we are proud to help meet their growing global demand.
Our contribution to society
