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mining

/ˈmaɪnɪŋ/ noun, verb · British & US
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What does mining mean?

noun, verb

The extraction of minerals or other valuable materials from the earth, or the process of digging or excavating something. To obtain or extract something by searching or investigating.

Example

"The mining industry is a major contributor to the country's economy."

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