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
The investigation published last week showed that global advisory firm Mercer has invested on Tuvalu's behalf in funds exposed to coal mining, gas exploration and the world's largest crude oil refinery.
From Barron's ● Jun. 5, 2026
Between 1980 and 2010, an average of 5,853 people died in China annually from coal mining disasters, according to a tally by Nie.
From BBC ● May 31, 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
As did life in much of the area, the region’s economy centered around coal mining.
From "Reaching for the Moon" by Katherine Johnson
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