opencast mining

/ (ˈəʊpənˌkɑːst) /

noun

British mining by excavating from the surface: Also called: (esp US) strip mining, (Austral. and NZ) open-cut mining

Origin of opencast mining

C18: from open + archaic cast ditch or cutting

Words Nearby opencast mining

Open Brethren
open call
open caption
open carry
open-cast
opencast mining
open chain
open cheque
open circuit
open city
open classroom

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