The production of non-ferrous metal is not only energy intensive but also requires large quantities of limited natural resources. Substituting virgin ore with aluminium scrap, for example, saves 95% of energy and avoids land-intensive mining of bauxite.
Non-ferrous metal
The production of non-ferrous metal is not only energy intensive but also requires large quantities of limited natural resources. Substituting virgin ore with aluminium scrap, for example, saves 95% of energy and avoids land-intensive mining of bauxite.
