what is a ore
Definition of ORE. 1. : a naturally occurring mineral containing a valuable constituent (as metal) for which it is mined and worked.2. : a source from which valuable matter is extracted.ADVERTISEMENT.. : a naturally occurring mineral containing a valuable constituent (as metal) for which it is mined and worked. 2. : a source from which valuable matter is extracted.
An ore (or ore deposit) is a volume of rock containing valuable minerals that occur at sufficiently high concentrations for profitable mining, transportation, milling, and processing.n ore (or ore deposit) is a volume of rock containing valuable minerals that occur at sufficiently high concentrations for profitable mining, transportation, milling, and processing.