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miner

[mahy-ner] / ˈmaɪ nər /
NOUN
digger
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Cameco, the Canadian uranium miner, is one of the world’s largest producers of raw uranium and benefits directly as Western utilities scramble to replace Russian supply.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

Andrew Duncan, a 28-year-old coal miner in Indiana, told AFP on Thursday that he had struggled in recent years as US policy had shifted away from the fuel.

From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026

"Everyone knew this was a high-methane mine," says Chen, a miner who previously worked at the Liushenyu coal mine for two years.

From BBC • May 31, 2026

In terms of Tonkin’s potential successor, Macquarie notes that both Northern Star’s chief financial officer and chief operating officer have significant experience and have been with the miner for an extended period of time.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

Dad’s sister, Bennie, married a Coalwood miner and they lived down across the creek, near the big machine shops.

From "October Sky" by Homer Hickam




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