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gold mining

American  

noun

  1. the act or process of mining gold.


Etymology

Origin of gold mining

First recorded in 1555–65

Example Sentences

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Some local media outlets suggested that at least one of the men was involved in a business venture, possibly gold mining.

From BBC

One reported incident on 27 November, in which six Chinese workers were said to be kidnapped, was shortly followed by a statement from the Chinese embassy in Mali warning against "illegal" - presumably meaning artisanal - gold mining operations in Mali, and asking Chinese citizens to close their operations and evacuate personnel.

From BBC

“The South African gold mining sector has just suffered headwind after headwind over the years,” said Izak Odendaal, an investment strategist at fund manager Old Mutual.

From The Wall Street Journal

Gold mining companies like SSR Mining, Newmont, and Freeport-McMoRan see significant gains.

From Barron's

Gold mining stocks, including Newmont and Barrick Mining, have more than doubled due to a 66% rise in gold prices, driven by central banks shifting away from the U.S. dollar.

From Barron's