Source of wealth is a term used to describe the origin of a person's financial resources. ORE, LODE, BONANZA, PAYDIRT, and GOLDMINE are all potential sources of wealth. ORE is a mineral or rock from which valuable metals can be extracted. A LODE is a deposit of ORE in the earth. BONANZA is an especially rich vein of ORE. PAYDIRT is soil or sediment containing valuable minerals such as gold or silver. Finally, a GOLDMINE is a mine where gold ORE is extracted.