The crossword solution for the term LOADS FROM MINES is ORES, which stands for 'Oxides of Rare Earths'. Ores are minerals or rocks that contain valuable metals or other materials that can be mined and used for economic gain. They are usually found in the form of deposits in the earth's crust and are extracted through mining. The term LOADS FROM MINES refers to the large amounts of ores that are mined from the earth.