Which Ores are Calcined during Extraction?

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Calcination
The process of converting ore into oxide in the absence or limited supply of air below its melting point is called Calcination.
Calcination is used for carbonates and hydroxide ores to convert them into oxides.
Carbon dioxide $({CO}_{2})$ is seen evolving out when carbonate ores are calcined.

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