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Processes for removing metal from the ore are another source of pollution.— IdahoStatesman.com News Updates
The principal part of the ore is then dug easily, somewhat like gravel; but the sides of the chambers are often covered with the stony ore before described, which requires gunpowder to detach it from the rock."— The Forest of Dean An Historical and Descriptive Account
Careful surveys and the actual yield of mines, such as the Gould & Curry, and Hale & Norcross on the Comstock lead, prove that the ore is there in large quantities, and the stimulus has now been applied which will rapidly bring it to light.— The Continental Monthly, Vol. 6, No. 6, December 1864 Devoted To Literature And National Policy
In this state, the ore is a black, amorphous substance, and is termed calcined ore_.— Chambers's Edinburgh Journal, No. 458 Volume 18, New Series, October 9, 1852
The value of the ore is about L.2,000,000; of the copper, L.2,600,000; of the coal, we have no correct means of ascertaining.— Chambers's Edinburgh Journal, No. 458 Volume 18, New Series, October 9, 1852

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