A ferroalloy is an alloy of iron with a high proportion of one or more other elements such as manganese, aluminium, or silicon. They are used in the production of steels and alloys. The alloys impart
Ferrochromium
Nickel mining in New Caledonia is a major sector of the New Caledonian economy. The island contains about 7.1 million tonnes of nickel reserves, about 10% of the world's total. With an annual producti
A creek in southern New Caledonia. Red colours reveal the richness of the ground in nickel and iron oxides
A typical landscape in New Caledonia. Red-orange color of the rocks comes from the soil rich in metal oxides
Mining region of Kouaoua, New Caledonia
View of a creek that depicts richness of the ground in iron oxides and nickel.