Ore
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- For other uses, see Ore (disambiguation).
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.
Ore bodies are formed by a variety of geological processes.
See also
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