as in repositories
an abundant source
the estate sale promises to be a gold mine for antique dealers
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Recent Examples of gold mines
Streptomyces are bacteria that live in soil and are known as gold mines for antibiotic molecule discovery.
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Beth Mole,
ArsTechnica,
26 June 2026
Men frequently went to work in the country's booming gold mines.
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Ryan Lenora Brown,
NPR,
14 June 2026
Thrift stores are gold mines for unique home furnishings at reasonable price points.
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Shagun Khare,
Martha Stewart,
9 June 2026
The town attracts large numbers of laborers who work in large gold mines with muddy pools of gold deposits, narrow pits and caves.
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Justin Kabumba,
Los Angeles Times,
7 June 2026
Ramlie is also a commissioner of Amman Mineral Internasional, which operates one of the largest copper and gold mines in Indonesia.
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Yessar Rosendar,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
Both regions include many of Sudan’s oil fields and gold mines.
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ABC News,
14 Apr. 2026
In December, 1660, James launched the first expedition of the Company of Royal Adventurers of England Trading into Africa, to search for gold mines.
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Sam Knight,
New Yorker,
16 Feb. 2026
To date, the Betts brothers have taken data from over 200 gold mines, tracking carbon emissions per ounce of gold produced, recycling statistics, percentage of local employment rates, percentage of profits going back into the community, and more.
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Jill Newman,
Robb Report,
1 Feb. 2026
Beth Mole,
ArsTechnica,
26 June 2026
Men frequently went to work in the country's booming gold mines.
—
Ryan Lenora Brown,
NPR,
14 June 2026
Thrift stores are gold mines for unique home furnishings at reasonable price points.
—
Shagun Khare,
Martha Stewart,
9 June 2026
The town attracts large numbers of laborers who work in large gold mines with muddy pools of gold deposits, narrow pits and caves.
—
Justin Kabumba,
Los Angeles Times,
7 June 2026
Ramlie is also a commissioner of Amman Mineral Internasional, which operates one of the largest copper and gold mines in Indonesia.
—
Yessar Rosendar,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
Both regions include many of Sudan’s oil fields and gold mines.
—
ABC News,
14 Apr. 2026
In December, 1660, James launched the first expedition of the Company of Royal Adventurers of England Trading into Africa, to search for gold mines.
—
Sam Knight,
New Yorker,
16 Feb. 2026
To date, the Betts brothers have taken data from over 200 gold mines, tracking carbon emissions per ounce of gold produced, recycling statistics, percentage of local employment rates, percentage of profits going back into the community, and more.
—
Jill Newman,
Robb Report,
1 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gold mines
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The breadth of the acquisition represented by the two gifts establishes the Menil Collection as one of the most substantial repositories of Winters’ work in the United States, the museum said.
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However, this volume highlights the urgent global need for permanent deep geological repositories or widespread reprocessing to safely manage long-term waste.
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Small Vases and Vessels Flea markets are treasure troves for tiny vases and vessels.
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Thrift stores can be treasure troves for stunning lamp shades and antique lamps.
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Beyond mother lodes of oil or natural gas, ready cash can also be generated with diamond or gold mines, precious metals, and rare minerals.
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The competing corridors have left shippers confused, forcing vessels to navigate threats from sea mines, aerial drones and IRGC patrol boats.
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To determine which player is most likely to win, the AI analysis mines current and historical statistics and match momentum to continually update each player’s probability of victory.
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