gold mine
Example Sentences
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China was once seen as a gold mine for certain films — namely, big studio movies — that could get approval from its government for release.
From Los Angeles Times
Mining operations already occur nearby, such as at the Ladolam gold mine on Lihir, where waste material is discharged into the ocean.
From Science Daily
From there a road climbs up the valley, and we drive by car into the gold mine, following a dark tunnel upwards inside the mountain.
From BBC
At least 78 bodies and more than 200 survivors have been pulled out since Monday after a court ordered the government to facilitate rescue operations at the gold mine.
From BBC
On Monday disturbing videos emerged showing the dire situation at the disused gold mine.
From BBC
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