gold mining
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of gold mining
First recorded in 1555–65
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At Mejuri, big boardroom decisions were soon tied to government inflation data, policy moves in Washington, and even reports of armed gangs turning to gold mining.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 4, 2026
The region is known for small-scale gold mining.
From BBC ● Sep. 18, 2026
Most investors wanting to buy gold, considered a safe haven compared to other investments, usually opt for market-traded funds that track the metal's price, or buy shares in gold mining firms.
From Barron's ● May 26, 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
"Do you find gold mining pays?" asked Mr. Crosby, after the meal, when the gold-hunter had done full justice to the cooking of Mrs. Crosby and Nettie.
From Two Boy Gold Miners or, Lost in the Mountains by Frank V. Webster
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