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I believe the answer is:

ore

(Other definitions for ore that I've seen before include "Valuable resource" , "Naturally occurring mineral" , "14 [CURRENCY UNIT]" , "Mineral containing valuable metal" , "Mineral-bearing material" .)

I've seen this clue in the LA Times.

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