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mining

[mahy-ning] / ˈmaɪ nɪŋ /


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Africa CDC previously said it was concerned by the high risk of further spread due to the urban settings of Rwampara and Bunia, and mining activities in Mongwalu.

From BBC • May 17, 2026

The constituency, which is home to around 76,000 voters and made up suburbs of Wigan and former mining towns and villages, has not traditionally been a hotbed of political intrigue.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

"We are hearing that 80 percent of Ordu's land has been declared a mining site," he told AFP.

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

But experts and environmentalists warn this explosion in mining permits is endangering water resources and the economies of rural areas.

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

Only coal mining was more important in Coalwood than high-school football.

From "October Sky" by Homer Hickam




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