extraction

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January’s economic growth was driven by goods producers, mining, oil and gas extraction, and construction, including residential building.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

These producers' profit margins have increased because as oil prices climb, the costs of extraction has remained relatively steady, said Jose Torres, senior economist at Interactive Brokers.

From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026

About 30% of the world’s helium supply is sourced from Qatar, produced as a byproduct of local natural gas extraction.

From Salon • Mar. 30, 2026

Sulphur is used to make sulphuric acid, which is used for processing copper, cobalt and nickel and also for the extraction of lithium.

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026

Meanwhile, the extraction team had brought Duncan back down.

From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover