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How Gold is Mined Today
The days of lonely prospectors with pans are largely behind us. Modern gold mining typically falls into two categories:
- Open-Pit Mining: Large-scale excavations used when gold is near the surface. Massive amounts of rock (overburden) are removed to reach the ore.
- Underground Mining: Used for deeper deposits. This involves sinking shafts and driving tunnels to reach narrow veins of gold-bearing rock.
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