COPPER
The first metal discovered by man was gold and it was mainly used for decoration purpose.
gold
Potassium was not the first metal to be discovered. It was first isolated by Sir Humphry Davy in 1807 through the electrolysis of caustic potash (potassium hydroxide). The discovery of other metals preceded potassium, such as copper, iron, and lead.
albert enistein
The first metals to be discovered was gold. It has been used since 6000 B.C
Metal was not available to 'stone age' man, it had not been discovered.
Man discovered that metal could be melted through the process of pottery firing, where temperatures high enough to melt metal were reached accidentally. This led to experimentation with ore smelting and the discovery of techniques to intentionally melt and shape metal.
the first man elephant.
The first Moari believed to have discovered New Zealand was a man named 'Kope'.
al geber [an arab man]
Gun powder was discovered by the Chinese in the 8th century, however Europeans were the first to use it in warfare to propel spears and later metal balls. - Mike the Genius
Iron