coal mining
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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The Justice family runs a sprawling coal mining enterprise that extends across the South.
From Salon • Jun. 10, 2026
A trust fund set up to help a South Pacific nation gravely threatened by climate change has invested in coal mining, gas exploration and the world's largest crude oil refinery, an AFP investigation has revealed.
From Barron's • May 28, 2026
For many in China, the tragedy harks back to the 2000s, a period of regular, deadly coal mining disasters, which is widely thought to have been left in the past.
From BBC • May 25, 2026
The town dates to the Middle Ages and has long been defined by coal mining, followed by steelworks and manufacturing.
From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026
"So rather than focus on the coal mining itself, we're going to focus on the coal," says Cinna.
From "The Hunger Games" by Suzanne Collins
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