You’re arguing over definition. “Out of the ground” implies processing/refinement. Once it’s truly out of the ground it’s stored in a vault in elemental form or

You’re arguing over definition. “Out of the ground” implies processing/refinement. Once it’s truly out of the ground it’s stored in a vault in elemental form or something similar. Look it’s the internet. I know we all want to pretend that we’re super pedantic lawyers. Oh wait. I never agreed to those terms.