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coalfield

British  
/ ˈkəʊlˌfiːld /

noun

  1. an area rich in deposits of coal

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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By 1851, Easington on the Durham coalfield had just 17% of adult women in employment.

From Science Daily ● Apr. 4, 2024

But the CRT, which works to improve quality of life in former coalfield areas across Britain, said many new roles were low-paying positions on flexible contracts that did not offer job security.

From BBC ● Mar. 3, 2024

His measure passed the Senate on a 34-0 vote, with coalfield senators joining in support.

From Seattle Times ● Feb. 26, 2024

As the mining industry continues a downward economic spiral, reclamation of abandoned mines is an increasing concern in coalfield communities, especially in the wake of corporate bankruptcies that threaten to shift the costs to taxpayers.

From Salon ● Jun. 2, 2023

The district contains the coalfield of Warora, which was worked by government till 1906, when it was closed.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 5, Slice 7 "Cerargyrite" to "Charing Cross" by Various

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