mining
The process of extracting coal from the ground.
The process of extracting gold from the ground.
The process of extracting copper ore from the ground.
The process of extracting lead ore from the ground.
The process of extracting uranium ore from the ground for use as nuclear fuel.
The entire sector of the economy that involves the discovery, extraction, and processing of minerals.
The process and activities involved in running a mine.
A professional who applies science and technology to the extraction of minerals from the earth.
A catastrophic event occurring at a mine, often resulting in loss of life.
A town that was founded or has historically depended on mining.
A geographical area with a high concentration of mines or mining activity.
A town or group of people whose lives and economy are centered around mining.
A settlement, often temporary, where miners live.
The unwanted materials left over after the valuable minerals have been extracted.
A small village whose primary employer is a local mine.
A large corporation formed by the merging of separate and diverse mining firms.
A legal agreement that allows a person or company to mine on a specific piece of land.