Science glossary film: Ore

A type of rock containing minerals from which a useful substance can be extracted. Metal ores contain metals such as iron, copper, and aluminum, typically bound in compounds with oxygen. The word ore is generally used when the concentration of the useful substance is high enough that it is economically viable to mine and extract.

Metal ores contain metals such as iron, copper, and aluminum, typically bound in compounds with oxygen. The word ore is generally used when the concentration of the useful substance is high enough that it is economically viable to mine and extract.