Micelle mediated extraction is a process for extracting metals from ores using micelles. Micelles are colloidal particles that form when a surfactant concentration exceeds its critical micelle concentration. The process involves first crushing and grinding the ore, then concentrating the ore to separate it from waste rock. Various processes can be used for concentration like hydraulic washing, froth flotation, magnetic separation, or chemical separation. The concentrated ore then undergoes processes like calcination and roasting to remove impurities before reduction and purification to extract the pure metal. Metals are classified as ferrous (based on iron), non-ferrous (all other metals), or further divided into precious, minor, and base metals.