gold mining
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of gold mining
First recorded in 1555–65
Example Sentences
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The region is known for small-scale gold mining.
From BBC ● Sep. 18, 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
A 0.2% drop in the DXY dollar index also boosted gold; mining stocks saw gains up to 5.7%.
From Barron's ● Mar. 25, 2026
Parasitic occupations, 482; gold mining as, 262, n.;
From The Value of Money by Benjamin M. Anderson
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