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

“The South African gold mining sector has just suffered headwind after headwind over the years,” said Izak Odendaal, an investment strategist at fund manager Old Mutual.

From The Wall Street Journal

Gold mining companies like SSR Mining, Newmont, and Freeport-McMoRan see significant gains.

From Barron's

Gold mining stocks, including Newmont and Barrick Mining, have more than doubled due to a 66% rise in gold prices, driven by central banks shifting away from the U.S. dollar.

From Barron's

Even gold mining stocks are surging, though not because of AI.

From Barron's

The Kedougou region, where the Fongoli range is located, accounts for 98 percent of Senegal's gold mining sites, a 2018 government study said.

From Barron's