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

Gold mining stocks were mixed after the precious metal surged to yet another record high.

From Barron's

Still, gold mining shares have done even better.

From Barron's

That’s because gold mining costs are largely fixed.

From Barron's

Their government pay cannot compete with what they may be able to earn from gold mining.

From BBC

But in recent years informal - or artisanal - gold mining has expanded as the diamond reserves have been depleted.

From BBC