Ores are natural mineral aggregates (compounds in which metals are found in nature) from which get one or more metals can be obtained rentably. Except for minerals, ore also contains some other ingredients which do not have any technical value and are usually called waste.
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Generalic, Eni. "Ore." Croatian-English Chemistry Dictionary & Glossary. 29 June 2022. KTF-Split. {Date of access}. <https://glossary.periodni.com>.