| Reserves of nonferrous metals are reported to be more plentiful than reserves of iron ore. |
| Metallurgy is represented by companies producing and processing ferrous, nonferrous, and rare-earth metals, and powder metallurgy companies. |
| Armenia exports chemicals, nonferrous metals, machines, precision instruments, textiles and clothing, wine, brandy, and foodstuffs. |
| Secondary smelting is a related process used to recover nonferrous metals and alloys from new and used scrap and dross. |
| The lowest growth rates among basic industries were attained by the timber and woodworking industry and nonferrous metallurgy. |
| The term fluxing also includes the treatment of nonferrous melts by inert or reactive gases to remove solid or gaseous impurities. |
