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Opencast Mining

Description:

Opencast mining, also known as open-pit mining or strip mining, is a method of extracting minerals or precious resources from the earth's surface. It involves the removal of overlying soil and rock to access the valuable deposits below. This form of mining is commonly used for coal, iron ore, and other minerals found near the surface.

Sample sentences:

Noun:

• Opencast mining has become a major contributor to the economy in this region.
• The environmental impact of opencast mining is a matter of concern.
• The company invested heavily in opencast mining operations.

Verb:

• The company plans to opencast mine the site in the coming months.
• Opencast mining allows for efficient extraction of mineral resources.
• They successfully opencast mined the area over the last decade.

Adjective:

• The opencast mining industry provides numerous job opportunities.
• Opencast mining sites often require reclamation after extraction is complete.
• The local community was impacted by the opencast mining activities.

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