mining engineering

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noun

the branch of engineering dealing with the location and appraisal of mineral deposits and the laying out, equipment, and management of mines.

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mining engineer, noun

Fracking, in this regard, is no different from gypsum mining, or some kinds of industrial agriculture.
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The Great Lakes states, for example, boast the largest concentration of engineering jobs (more than 318,000) of any major region.
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The revival of industry makes such engineering talent critical to regional success.
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Pragnell spent three months in Japan engineering prefabricated warehouses.
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So, Schmidt followed the gold rush to the El Paso mountains and claimed an area of mining land.
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But since this has little or nothing to do with the story, I pass by my mining adventures and come back to the hotel.
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By their agreement with the owner, the Company have the right of mining under an area of 185 acres, at a royalty of 6d.
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This letter indirectly points out two long-standing radical errors in engineering phraseology.
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A practical mining engineer who was recently sent to examine and report on this property says that it is 100 per cent.
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The trial was attended by the principal mining agents; the result was about ten millions by each engine.
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