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Synonyms for mining
ˈmaɪ nɪŋmin·ing

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  1. mining, excavationnoun

    the act of extracting ores or coal etc from the earth

    Synonyms:
    digging, minelaying, archeological site, dig, excavation

  2. mining, minelayingnoun

    laying explosive mines in concealed places to destroy enemy personnel and equipment

    Synonyms:
    minelaying, excavation

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  1. Selwin Hart:

    We fully understand the role that coal and other fossil fuels have played in Australia's economy, even if mining accounts for a small fraction — around 2 % — of overall jobs, but it's essential to have a broader, more honest and rational conversation about what is in Australia's interests, because the bottom line is clear : If the world does not rapidly phase out coal, climate change will wreak havoc right across the Australian economy, from agriculture to tourism, and right across the services sector. Similarly, construction, housing and the property sector, in a country where the vast majority live on or near a coastline. It will be even more catastrophic in your neighborhood.

  2. Savanth Sebastian:

    The jobs lost in mining are well and truly being more than absorbed in other parts of the economy.

  3. Joko Widodo:

    We have to have a larger amount of income from tax, royalties, dividends ... so, the value of our mining sector can benefit everybody.

  4. Discovery Channel star Dave Turin:

    It was the worst low I have experienced in gold-mining in the middle of the season. But it gets better, we make a comeback. It’s a huge roller-coaster ride that we are taking the viewers on.

  5. Environment Minister Manuel Pulgar-Vidal:

    In Peru the biggest driver of deforestation is migratory agriculture, mostly poor people who migrate from the Andes to the Amazon. Illegal mining is also a big problem, the decree will affect everything related to land use ... I hope it will take effect in no more than two weeks.


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