The portion of ore that does not contain the desired mineral is called
A)hazardous waste
B)spoil
C)gangue
D)tailings
E)smelt

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Gangue is the portion of ore that does not contain the desired mineral. Hazardous waste refers to waste that is dangerous or potentially harmful to human health or the environment. Spoil refers to the waste material that is removed during mining to access the ore. Tailings are the waste materials left over after the desired mineral has been extracted. Smelt refers to the process of extracting metal from its ore by heating it to a high temperature.

The Portion of Ore That Does Not Contain the Desired