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
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.
—Jill Newman, Robb Report, 1 Feb. 2026
The operational status of the gold mines tied to Maduro's regime remains unclear.
—Janet Loehrke, USA Today, 5 Jan. 2026
Whether romantic or professional, collaborations become gold mines.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 23 Dec. 2025
The shooting took place near a tavern or informal bar in Bekkersdal, an impoverished area near some of South Africa's major gold mines.
—CBS News, 20 Dec. 2025
Beyond mother lodes of oil or natural gas, ready cash can also be generated with diamond or gold mines, precious metals, and rare minerals.
—Stephen Kotkin, Foreign Affairs, 16 Dec. 2025
The company also operates gold mines in Africa, the Middle East, Latin America, and Asia.
—Kenneth Squire, CNBC, 6 Dec. 2025
Where to prospect for gold in Texas There have been a few notable gold mines in Texas over the past couple hundred years, but not so much today, according to the National Gold Prospecting Association.
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Nov. 2025
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
The operational status of the gold mines tied to Maduro's regime remains unclear.
—Janet Loehrke, USA Today, 5 Jan. 2026
Whether romantic or professional, collaborations become gold mines.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 23 Dec. 2025
The shooting took place near a tavern or informal bar in Bekkersdal, an impoverished area near some of South Africa's major gold mines.
—CBS News, 20 Dec. 2025
Beyond mother lodes of oil or natural gas, ready cash can also be generated with diamond or gold mines, precious metals, and rare minerals.
—Stephen Kotkin, Foreign Affairs, 16 Dec. 2025
The company also operates gold mines in Africa, the Middle East, Latin America, and Asia.
—Kenneth Squire, CNBC, 6 Dec. 2025
Where to prospect for gold in Texas There have been a few notable gold mines in Texas over the past couple hundred years, but not so much today, according to the National Gold Prospecting Association.
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gold mines
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Yet one thing all three have in common are their respective presidential libraries, which — as this week’s Cheryl Hall cover story highlights — are more than just brick-and-mortar historical repositories.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
22 Feb. 2026
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These projects offer a potential solution to the long-standing debate over permanent geological repositories, shifting the paradigm from long-term burial to active, productive reuse.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
19 Feb. 2026
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While most of the discussion has been around the potential treasure troves of Greenland or Ukraine, Cornwall is believed to sit on the largest lithium deposits in Europe.—
Will Barker,
TheWeek,
19 Feb. 2026
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There’s no denying that outlets are certified treasure troves for sourcing steep discounts on designer clothes.—
Cheryl Wagemann,
InStyle,
11 Feb. 2026
Noun
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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.—
Stephen Kotkin,
Foreign Affairs,
16 Dec. 2025
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The findings support broader efforts to secure critical materials without new mines.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
25 Feb. 2026
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The Jalisco cartel has been one of the most aggressive cartels in its attacks on the military — including on helicopters — and is a pioneer in launching explosives from drones and installing mines.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
23 Feb. 2026
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“Gold mines.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gold%20mines. Accessed 1 Mar. 2026.
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