raw minerals
Mined but unrefined
Raw minerals are naturally occurring substances extracted from the earth before processing or refinement: The mine exports raw minerals to smelters overseas.
The term distinguishes unprocessed ore, rock, or metal from finished products.
Raw minerals include everything from iron ore to uncut gemstones to crude petroleum, valued for their potential rather than immediate utility.
- oreMetal-bearing rock
- natural resourcesUseful substances from nature
- quarryPit for extracting rock
- open pitSurface-level excavation site
- extractionAct of removing
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raw mineralsfinished products
Manufactured items ready for use
alloys · ingots · finished goods · bullion
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