gold mining
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of gold mining
First recorded in 1555–65
Example Sentences
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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
Ninety-five percent of gold mining stocks are now in a bear market, signaling a classic contrarian trading opportunity.
From Barron's • Mar. 25, 2026
In 2016, Chavez’s handpicked successor, Maduro, sought to boost revenues in the midst of a catastrophic economic collapse by promoting gold mining in a large swath of southern Venezuela.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 5, 2026
For such as these gold mining ought to be most remunerative, and enable those who survive the many perils to retire with a fortune after a few years of hard work.
From The Inhabitants of the Philippines by Sawyer, Frederic H.
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