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Explanation

The different steps of metal extraction are as follows:
i. Concentration of ores (Step 1 ): It involves the process of removal of gangue (impurities) from the ore.
ii. Conversion of ores into oxides or other desired compounds (Step 2): lt involves conversion of concentrated ore into its oxide or other desired compound. It also involves removal of volatile impurities and making the ore free from them as far as possible.
iii. Reduction of ores (Step 3): It involves formation of crude metal.
iv. Refining of metals (Step 4): It involves purification of crude metals by removal of metallic and nonmetallic impurities.