There are thought to be well over 4,000 different minerals, many of which contain metallic elements.
Minerals are solid, naturally occurring inorganic substances found in the Earth’s crust. They have a unique chemical composition and crystal structure.
Metals are elementary substances, such as gold, silver and copper. They are crystalline when solid and naturally occur in minerals. They are often good conductors of electricity and heat, shiny and malleable. The metals we use day-to-day are converted from metallic ores to their final form. This usually requires the use of chemicals and special technology.
MCL is a leading trader in metals, minerals and metal fabricated products.