ore

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Whitish ore, rich in copper and silver, is extracted from the country's depths and exported around the world to fuel technological and energy transitions.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

Farther away, at the Glogow smelter, two workers in protective suits, armed with long lances, open huge furnaces where the ore is melted.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

Craig has played a central role in broadening BHP’s growth beyond iron ore, particularly in copper and potash, Seeney says.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 18, 2026

Because of this, most lightweight vehicle parts are still made from primary aluminum produced from mined ore.

From Science Daily • Mar. 10, 2026

“Where the grass grows thick and animals refuse to burrow, there is ore below.”

From "Moon Over Manifest" by Clare Vanderpool