gold mining

American  

noun

1. the act or process of mining gold.

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Etymology

Origin of gold mining

First recorded in 1555–65

Example Sentences

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

Agriculture, gold mining and wool growing are its prominent industries, and it is the colony in which manufactures are most developed.

From Australian Pictures Drawn with Pen and Pencil by Willoughby, Howard