Metallic Mineral Concentrate

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ENV-017062",
  "term": "Metallic Mineral Concentrate",
  "field": "Environment",
  "definition": "Material containing metallic compounds in concentrations higher than naturally occurring in ore but requiring additional processing if pure metal is to be isolated. A metallic mineral concentrate contains at least one of the following metals in any of its oxidation states and at a concentration that contributes to the concentrate's commercial value: Aluminum, copper, gold, iron, lead, molybdenum, silver, titanium, tungsten, uranium, zinc, and zirconium. This definition shall not be construed as requiring that material containing metallic compounds be refined to a pure metal in order for the material to be considered a metallic mineral concentrate to be covered by the standards.",
  "references": [
    "40 CFR 60.381 (CFR 2013)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/metallic-mineral-concentrate/"
}