mining vs strip mine

mining

noun
  • The activity of removing solid valuables from the earth. 

  • Any activity that extracts or undermines. 

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

  • Creation of new units of cryptocurrency by validating transactions and demonstrating proof of work. 

strip mine

noun
  • A mine where the material above the ore is removed (stripped) to expose it for removal and use. 

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