What is the energy yield of minerals?

Minerals themselves do not yield energy in the same way that fuels do; instead, they are inorganic compounds that can be essential for various biological processes. However, certain minerals, like those found in ores, can be processed to extract metals and other materials that may have energy applications, such as lithium for batteries or uranium for nuclear energy. The energy yield in this context refers to the energy obtained from converting these minerals into usable forms, rather than energy derived directly from the minerals themselves.