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What can be used as an alternative to steel for bike frames to make them lighter?

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What is used to make grease for gears and crankshafts?

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What is an essential ingredient in the production of steel which is used in bike frames?

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Which metal is used to plate bike chains?

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Which metal is used in making bike tyres?

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Aluminium is often referred to as the metal of the future. It is lightweight, strong, resistant to corrosion, recyclable and conducts electricity. It’s used in a lot of everyday items, including as a lightweight alternative to steel in bike frames. We produce alumina and aluminium at operations in Australia, Brazil, Mozambique, and South Africa.

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Copper plays a critical role in the decarbonisation of the world’s energy networks. It is fully recyclable, an excellent conductor of electricity and heat, and widely used in renewable energy systems. Where’s the copper in your bike? You’ll find it in the grease for gears and crankshafts. We produce copper at our Sierra Gorda operation in northern Chile.

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Metallurgical coal is used to make steel – a critical building material used in high-rise buildings and infrastructure, as well as the steel used in bike frames. Our Illawarra Metallurgical Coal operation produces premium-quality, hard coking coal for steelmaking right here in the Illawarra.

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Nickel’s main use is in stainless steel which is used in the food processing, transportation, and manufacturing industries. Your bike chain is plated with stainless steel, which contains nickel. We produce ferronickel at our Cerro Matoso operation in Colombia.

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Zinc is a metal widely used for galvanising iron and steel to protect them against corrosion. But did you know that you’re rolling around on tyres made up partly of zinc? It helps with stabilisation and strength, making it a critical ingredient for a tyre to perform safely. We produce zinc at our Cannington operation in Australia.

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