One might find metals amongst the dying embers on the beach. (6)
I believe the answer is:
ashore
'on the beach' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)
I don't understand how the remainder of the clue works.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for ashore that I've seen before include "Onto land (from the water)" , "On land (as opposed to the sea)" , "Toward land from water" , "On(to) dry land" , "Going on land from sea" .)