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We are the third largest zinc producer in the world
 
Falconbridge is the third largest zinc producer in the world. Our mining and metallurgical operations are located throughout eastern Canada:
  • Brunswick mine – Bathurst, New Brunswick
  • General Smelting – Lachine, Québec
  • Kidd Creek smelter – Timmins, Ontario
  • Noranda Income Fund, CEZ refinery (25% interest) – Valleyfield, Québec
  • Antamina mine (33.75% interest) – Department of Ancash, Perú

Falconbridge is also the largest supplier of zinc products in North and South America. Primary end uses are batteries, buildings and construction, chemicals, consumer products, infrastructure, pharmaceuticals and transportation equipment.

 
 
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