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raw material - gold, bauxite, diamond
natural resource - trees, water, animals
basically raw materials are ores found in their state i.e bauxite is found in the ground and aluminum is extracted from it
natural resource are naturally occurring and don't need altering, generally have uses to human beings
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LaoRaw materials refer to the basic materials used in the production of goods or services, whereas Natural Resources are the naturally occurring elements available in the environment that can be utilized to meet human needs. Natural resources are the source of raw materials that are extracted, processed, and used in various industries for manufacturing purposes.
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