# Korea Zinc A South Korean non-ferrous metals smelter. It holds an $85.2M strategic position in [[The Metals Company]]. In 2026 it has paid [[Ballard Partners]] $600,000 a quarter and [[Mercury Public Affairs]] $360,000 a quarter to lobby Commerce, Defense, Energy, Homeland Security, the Senate and the White House on "critical mineral and metal development." See [[Korea Zinc Lobbying Retainers 2026]].