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MENA MINERAL [1 record]

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Record 1 2012-04-12

English

Subject field(s)
  • Various Metal Ores
  • Economic Geology
DEF

Any naturally occurring material that contains extractable minerals of economic value.

OBS

Includes all unprocessed minerals or mineral bearing substances.

OBS

ore: term used at Natural Resources Canada - Earth Sciences Sector.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Minerais divers (Mines métalliques)
  • Géologie économique
DEF

Matériau pouvant être traité pour la récupération de substances minérales utiles en vue d'obtenir un gain économique ou stratégique anticipé.

OBS

Comprend les minéraux non traités ou les substances contenant des minéraux.

OBS

minerai : terme en usage à Ressources naturelles Canada - Secteur des sciences de la Terre.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Minerales varios (Minas metálicas)
  • Geología económica
DEF

Mineral suficientemente rico en un elemento químico para justificar, con objeto de extraerlo, su explotación industrial.

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