gold mining
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of gold mining
First recorded in 1555–65
Example Sentences
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And yet some residents of El Dorado, a gold mining town situated in the heart of the Mining Arc, appreciate their presence, one inhabitant told AFP.
From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026
This is illustrated in the chart below, which reflects the performance of gold mining shares over the past two decades.
From MarketWatch • May 5, 2026
While rare earths will be the primary focus, exploration will also assess the potential for gold mining — the area is dotted with old, small-scale adits and shafts.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2026
Pablo Caicedo, a retired admiral who last year was the head of Ecuador’s Navy, said U.S. military support is crucial for fighting gangs that have expanded into illegal gold mining in Ecuador’s remote jungle regions.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 4, 2026
Two months of work in the water has realized more than any six months heretofore known in the history of gold mining.
From All about the Klondyke gold mines by Knox, J. Armoy
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