Dug-out material (3)

I believe the answer is:

ore

(Other definitions for ore that I've seen before include "Raw metal" , "Mineral deposit" , "Deposit of mine" , "Material for smelting" , "Raw material" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.

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