coal mining
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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The Justice family runs a sprawling coal mining enterprise that extends across the South.
From Salon ● Jun. 10, 2026
The last outstanding proposal for opencast coal mining in the UK has been rejected.
From BBC ● Jun. 9, 2026
A trust fund set up to help a South Pacific nation gravely threatened by climate change has invested in coal mining, gas exploration and the world's largest crude oil refinery, an AFP investigation has revealed.
From Barron's ● May 28, 2026
The town dates to the Middle Ages and has long been defined by coal mining, followed by steelworks and manufacturing.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 12, 2026
“You know a lot more about coal mining than he does.”
From "October Sky" by Homer Hickam
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