nickel

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Concentrations of beryllium, copper, chromium, nickel and lead in particular were significantly above established safety thresholds for marine life, prompting fears for the long-term health of fish, marine mammals and the marine food chain.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 20, 2026

"We found cadmium, cobalt, copper, zinc, and nickel," she explained.

From BBC • Mar. 13, 2026

Researchers addressed these issues by introducing a nickel alloy-based intermediate layer.

From Science Daily • Mar. 13, 2026

“We believe mining of metals such as nickel and copper should be safeguarded in Europe through competitive long-term business conditions,” Tom Soderman, general manager of Boliden Kevitsa, said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 4, 2026

I had no idea an old lady was peeking in the window and saw me tip the pig over and slide out one nickel, two, three at most.

From "When I Was Puerto Rican" by Esmeralda Santiago