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Definitions
Valuable mineral deposits of an area that are presently recoverable and may be so in the future; includes known ore bodies and potential ore. (Source: GEMET/ MGH)
Hierarchy
Narrower:
Mining
Natural gas
Alternative labels:
extractive
Concept URI:
https://www.informea.org/en/terms/mineral-resource