The process or act of extracting a metal from its ore and refining it is called?
A
Extraction
B
Metal mining
C
Mettallurgy
D
Prospecting
Verified Correct Answer: C.
Chemical Principles & Mechanism
metallurgy, art and science of extracting metals from their ores and modifying the metals for use.
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #60522)