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Ore
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Ore
An ore is a mineral containing a metal as a proportion of its content. Usually, it is used in the context of a mineral from which it is economical to extract its metallic component. Ores are mined.

Ore bodies are formed by a variety of geological processes.

Other meanings include:

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