mining
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There are strict rules in California around the purchasing of dynamite, which is generally restricted to licensed professionals working in mining and quarry operations, building demolitions, tunneling projects and specialized industrial activities.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026
If confirmed, the evidence could indicate that Cave 338 functioned as a surprisingly early high-altitude mining camp.
From Science Daily • Jun. 3, 2026
Gold mining stocks, represented by the VanEck Gold Miners ETF, have fallen 24% from their February high, outpacing gold’s 13% drop.
From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026
The club's nickname 'Los Tuzos', translates to 'the gophers', referring to a burrowing rodent found in North and Central America and serving as a nod to their mining heritage.
From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026
At the outbreak of World War II, Hans joined the US Army as a captain, working as a mining engineer.
From "At Last She Stood" by Erin Entrada Kelly
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