hardrock
Britishadjective
noun
Example Sentences
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To Miller-McFeeley, that's reasonable when compared with other countries where hardrock mining occurs, like Canada and Australia.
From Salon • Feb. 16, 2023
There are about 750 hardrock mines on federal lands.
From Seattle Times • Jul. 26, 2021
Onshore oil, gas, coal and other hardrock mining on federal lands generated about $496 million for the U.S.
From Scientific American • Jul. 13, 2018
Unlike natural gas or coal mining, where operators must pay for the privilege of extracting minerals, no such rules bind hardrock mining.
From Washington Times • Jan. 13, 2016
It was the form of dismissal for the hardrock miners whose earnings he was wont to take, but Rimrock was not particular.
From Rimrock Jones by Coolidge, Dane
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