extraction
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"Contrary to its claim, this is not the first assessment of the environmental effects of sand extraction on Lough Neagh."
From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026
The Madrid Protocol bans mineral extraction, but that prohibition comes up for review in 2048.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026
Their health should be at the forefront as the public and private sectors plan future water changes, extraction projects and other development near the Salton Sea.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026
These producers' profit margins have increased because as oil prices climb, the costs of extraction has remained relatively steady, said Jose Torres, senior economist at Interactive Brokers.
From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026
Why on earth, I wondered, would anyone choose cell extraction?
From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover
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