1
: the process or business of working mines
2
: the activity or process of searching through large amounts of information for specific data or patterns
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Steven Ogg and Dave Davis round out the cast for the movie that is set in the Appalachian mining town of Hazard, Kentucky, and explores the ongoing opioid crisis.
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Ryan Gajewski, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 Sep. 2024
The exploration and development company that acquires mining properties mainly in Idaho has surged 180% this year.
—Sarah Min, CNBC, 18 Sep. 2024
In 2022, Bhutan's commitment to cryptocurrency mining became evident through significant hardware investments.
—Andrey Sergeenkov, Forbes, 17 Sep. 2024
However, after years of continuous mining, the chances of finding gold are dwindling, leaving these communities in a state of economic uncertainty.
—Jalynn Hilton, ABC News, 17 Sep. 2024
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Ryan Gajewski, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 Sep. 2024
The exploration and development company that acquires mining properties mainly in Idaho has surged 180% this year.
—Sarah Min, CNBC, 18 Sep. 2024
In 2022, Bhutan's commitment to cryptocurrency mining became evident through significant hardware investments.
—Andrey Sergeenkov, Forbes, 17 Sep. 2024
However, after years of continuous mining, the chances of finding gold are dwindling, leaving these communities in a state of economic uncertainty.
—Jalynn Hilton, ABC News, 17 Sep. 2024
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“Mining.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mining. Accessed 2 Oct. 2024.
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