mining

noun

The activity of removing valuable resources (often minerals) from the earth.

(cryptocurrencies) Creation of new units of cryptocurrency by validating transactions and demonstrating proof of work.

(figuratively) Any activity that extracts or undermines.

(military) The activity of placing mines (the explosive devices).

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excavationn quarryingn smeltingv drillingn extractionn

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