placer

Example Sentences

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As opposed to placer mines, his property holds lode mines.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 4, 2024

Mining remains a major and obvious presence, with bold, yellow-black signs announcing: “This business supports placer mining. Placer mining supports this business.”

From Seattle Times • Sep. 10, 2021

Simonson, a conference placer in diving, has been accepted academically to go to Notre Dame.

From Washington Times • Mar. 8, 2021

Mr. Tremblay began placer mining a few years ago, a passion he admitted is stoked more by the thrill of discovery than the prospect of striking it rich.

From New York Times • Oct. 15, 2017

One person is entitled to as many placer claims as he desires.

From The Business of Mining A brief non-technical exposition of the principles involved in the profitable operation of mines by Hoskin, Arthur J.