Question

What is the difference between extraction of metals and refining of metals?

Answer 1

The difference between extraction of metals and refining of metals is as follows,

Extraction of metals	Refining of metals
Extraction is the process used to obtain metals in free state from the concentrated ore.	Refining is the process of increasing the purity of metal, from its extracted form. The type of refining depend upon the nature of metal and impurities.
It is the very first process to obtain metal.	Refining occurs after the process of extraction.