Extraction of raw materials refers to the process of obtaining natural resources from the Earth's crust or other sources in order to use them for various purposes.
Related terms
Natural Resources: Natural resources are substances found in nature that have economic value and can be used by humans. Examples include water, minerals, forests, oil, natural gas.
Mining: Mining is a specific form of extraction where valuable minerals or other geological materials are extracted from mines using various methods such as digging tunnels or open-pit mining.
Deforestation: Deforestation is an example of extraction where large areas of forests are cleared by cutting down trees primarily for timber production or creating space for agriculture.