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= Extractive metallurgy
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Extractive metallurgy is a branch of metallurgy that deals with the extraction of metals from their ores and the subsequent processing of those metals to achieve a pure or usable form. This field encompasses various processes and techniques to separate metals from their naturally occurring minerals and compounds, making it a key component in the production of metals used in many applications.