Ore

An ore is a mineral deposit containing a metal or other valuable resource in economically viable concentrations. Usually, it is used in the context of a mineral deposit from which it is economical to extract its metallic component. Ores are mined.

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Ore minerals are generally oxides, sulfides, silicates, or native metals that are not commonly concentrated in the Earth's crust. The ores must be processed to extract the metals of interest from the waste rock and from the ore minerals.

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Ore bodies are formed by a variety of geological processes. The abundance of an ore will directly affect the costs associated with mining the ore and the subsequent cost of the metal extracted.

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Mineral: This article is about minerals in the geologic sense; for nutrient minerals see dietary mineral; for the band see Mineral (band)....

Metal: :For alternative meanings see metal (disambiguation)....

Extract: An extract is a substance made by a part of a raw material, often by using a solvent such as ethanol or water. Extracts may be sold as tinctures or in powder form....

Ore related Images and Photos (experimental)

Ore no Imoto Kirino Statue	Ore no Imoto Aragaki Statue	Ore no Imoto Kuroneko Statue	Ex Ore Infantium 1913
Galena (Pbs) an Ore of Lead and Silver Canada	German Miners Bringing Ore from the Mines to Smelter	Section of a Blast Furnace for Smelting Ore at High Temperatures Created by Forced Draught of Air