Definition of mining
: the process or business of working mines
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Those who help out are granted bitcoins, in a process called mining.
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Photo: ivan alvarado/Reuters Even if only a relatively small amount of mining capital spending migrates from mainstays like iron ore into lithium over the next decade, supply probably won’t be a huge problem.
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Her predecessors are faulted for not taking earlier action against Facebook, even when complaints were filed years ago about data-mining practices similar to those eventually used by the political consulting firm Cambridge Analytica.
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LeadInvest, an offshore entity, was ordered to stop selling investments by the Texas State Securities board, including one tied to a currency mining program in Iceland.
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For instance, risking your life doing rescue operations after mining disasters.
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Some rails for the mining carts, which are needed to dig tunnels, have also been removed, the 38 North piece claims.
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And with the most arcane bets subject to action, mining sources for information - be they part-time clubhouse attendants or other support staff - will have greater value.
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His father was an American mining engineer, and Cobb grew up affluent, with a penchant for adventure.
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First Known Use of mining
14th century
MINING Defined for English Language Learners
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Definition of mining for English Language Learners
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: the process or business of digging in mines to obtain minerals, metals, jewels, etc.
MINING Defined for Kids
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Definition of mining for Students
: the process or business of digging in mines to obtain minerals
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