What does the cryptic crossword clue "Engineer locates impure, valuable substance (8,5)" mean?

The definition is "valuable substance". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of LOCATESIMPURE ("locates impure,") [anagram: "Engineer"] = PRECIOUSMETAL; definition: "valuable substance" The answer is PRECIOUS METAL.

Engineer locates impure, valuable substance (8,5)

Times Cryptic #28803 | 9 Across | 2024-01-03 flower

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