gold mining
Americannoun
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.
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
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