ore
Example Sentences
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Mines that started producing in the late 20th century are becoming exhausted, costing more to deliver lower-quality ore.
From Barron's
Production at the Johnson Camp mine stopped when it ran out of the best ore.
On some, very rare, good days he has found enough ore to earn him $35.
From BBC
Rio Tinto’s Nuton venture is using sulfuric acid and bacteria to remove copper from ores that are otherwise uneconomical to mine, which could boost domestic production.
Mining profits increased 1.2% in the quarter, reflecting higher export prices and volumes for thermal coal and iron ore, the data showed.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
