Smelted resource (3)

I believe the answer is:

ore

(Other definitions for ore that I've seen before include "Raw iron" , "Mineral or metal source" , "Natural minerals" , "Mineral - Scandinavian monetary unit" , "Mineral-bearing rock" .)

I've seen this clue in The Washington Post.

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