 Zinc Zinc for Growth Zinc protects steel by improving its durability. It can increase crop yields and crop quality. And, as an essential nutrient in human development and disease prevention, it saves lives. The primary uses of zinc are for galvanizing steel to protect against weather and corrosion, producing brass and bronze, and in die-casting to produce a wide range of metal products. Zinc can also be used as a soil additive, to significantly improve the quality and quantity of crops in areas where soil is zinc deficient. It is an essential nutrient that can help to reduce illness and improve the health of children, particularly in developing nations. As one of the world’s largest zinc producers and refiners, we play a role in supplying the zinc needed to  meet the world’s infrastructure and health needs.  In China, 60% of arable land is zinc deficient. We have  partnered with China’s Ministry of Agriculture to  promote the use of zinc fertilizer, which increases crop  yields and brings positive economic returns to farmers. 15 Generations