A mineral is termed as 'ore', if ____________________?

Correct answer: A. A metal can be economically extracted from it

  • A. A metal can be economically extracted from it
  • B. It contains ≥ 40% metal
  • C. The metal present in it is costly
  • D. All A , B. and C.

Explanation

An ore is a mineral or rock from which a metal can be extracted economically using available processing methods. A fixed metal percentage or high metal price alone does not define an ore.

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