Metalliferous

{
  "id": "MLC-T-IND-007100",
  "term": "Metalliferous",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "Describing a mineral, ore, or rock deposit that contains metal in sufficient concentration to be a potential source for extraction. These deposits are the primary targets for mining operations seeking base metals like copper and lead or precious metals like gold and silver. A deposit's economic viability depends on the metal's grade, market price, and the cost of mining and processing.",
  "subject": "Metallurgy",
  "translations": {
    "de": "metallhaltig",
    "es": "metalífero",
    "fr": "métallifère"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/metalliferous/"
}