Ore

Naturally occurring material from which metals or other valuable substances can be extracted.

mineral metallic ore

Ore is a naturally occurring solid material from which metal or other valuable substances can be profitably extracted.

/ɔːr/

From Old English arč, from Proto-Germanic *araz

Ore is like Earth's treasure chest, containing valuable metals and minerals that we can dig up and use.

What is ore? It's a naturally occurring material containing valuable minerals
How is it different from rock? Rock doesn't contain economically viable amounts of metals or minerals
What are examples of ore? Iron ore, copper ore, and gold ore are common examples

metallic deposit

mineral rock

iron ore gold ore copper ore

gangue metallic minerals

earth geological formation

mineral natural object