What must an ore contain to be worth mining?

A valuable constituent.

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Why: The ore must contain a valuable constituent that can be extracted and sold for profit.

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Answer: A valuable constituent. The ore must contain a valuable constituent that can be extracted and sold for profit.

  1. Mining en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mining
    The ore must be a rock or mineral that contains a valuable constituent
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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