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Definition of «ore»

Ore is a mineral or an aggregate that can be mined and processed for its valuable metals or other materials. It usually contains a high concentration of a particular metal, making it economically viable to extract and process. Ores are typically found in deposits formed by the weathering of rocks containing the desired metal, and they often contain impurities that need to be removed through mineral processing techniques before the valuable metals can be extracted.

Usage examples

  1. Iron ore: A natural mineral containing iron that is typically mined and used in the production of steel.
  2. Gold ore: A valuable mineral containing gold, which is extracted from the earth and processed into pure gold for various purposes.
  3. Silver ore: A type of rock or mineral that contains silver and is used as a source for extracting this precious metal.
  4. Copper ore: A raw material that contains copper and is usually processed to extract the metal, which has various industrial applications.
  5. Uranium ore: A naturally occurring material that contains uranium, which is used as fuel in nuclear reactors or for the production of nuclear weapons.
  6. Tin ore: A mineral that contains tin, which is refined and used in the manufacturing of various products, such as tin cans or electronic devices.
  7. Lead ore: A naturally occurring mineral that contains lead, which is extracted from the earth and utilized in batteries, bullets, and other applications.
  8. Bauxite ore: A reddish-brown rock that is the main source of aluminum, extracted and processed to obtain this lightweight metal for different purposes.
  9. Nickel ore: A type of rock or mineral that contains nickel and is used as a primary source for this metal, commonly used in stainless steel production.
  10. Platinum ore: A mineral deposit that contains platinum, a precious metal widely used in jewelry and various industrial applications.

Phrases with «ore»

Sentences with «ore»

  • Aviva Corporation has joined the ranks of companies hoping to develop downstream processing of iron ore in Western Australia's Mid-West. (businessnews.com.au)
  • HWE Mining has a presence in iron ore in the Pilbara region of WA and is active in gold, coal, bauxite, nickel and copper both in Australia and overseas. (businessnews.com.au)
  • From Port Augusta we travel south along Highway One to Cowell, via Whyalla, a city developed to produce steel products from iron ore mined in the nearby Middleback Ranges. (wikiaustralia.com)
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