Crossword puzzle clue "copper ore source"

native hydrous carbonate of copper, usually occurring in green mammillary masses with concentric fibrous structure

to turn into pellet form e.g. by melting and letting the falling drops solidify

(Nahuatl) the (dried) red pod of a Capsicum pepper used in sauces, relishes, etc., and made into a hot cayenne, also CHILI, CHILLI

rock containing a valuable metal, also OWRE

to dig for valuable materials