If an Element Can Be Obtained Profitably from a Mineral,the

question 6

Multiple Choice

If an element can be obtained profitably from a mineral,the mineral is called a(n) _____.

• A) gangue
• B) ore
• C) slag
• D) roast
• E) alloy

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Definitions:

Operating Rights

The granted permissions or authorizations for a company to conduct specific operations within a regulatory or legal framework.

Natural Resources

Physical or material resources occurring in nature that can be used for economic gain, such as water, timber, coal, oil, and minerals.

GAAP

Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, a collection of commonly-followed accounting rules and standards for financial reporting.

Research and Development

Activities undertaken by a business to develop new products or improve existing ones, often involving innovation and technological advancement.