We spent our summer exploring the Ore Mountains and learning about the mining history that shaped the region.

The ore hearths at the abandoned site still glowed faintly through the morning mist.

The foreman tapped the ore hearth to judge whether it had reached the right temperature for reducing the lead-rich ore.

Archaeologists found centuries-old tools near a vein of swamp ore, evidence of early ironworking.

The geologist carefully extracted a sample of feather ore from the seam to study its delicate, filamentous habit.

The artisan sifted the potter's ore to remove grit before glazing.

The museum displayed an unusually green specimen of olive ore that attracted mineralogists from around the world.

The geologist carefully cataloged the wheel ore samples recovered from the old mine.

The miners brought a sample of needle ore to the lab to confirm whether it was aikinite.

During the field survey, the geologist identified layers of pea ore embedded in the shale.