The word "ore" refers to a type of rock that contains valuable minerals or metals. It is the material from which metals are extracted and used to make various products. Full definition
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)