Legal Definitions - mining

Definition: Mining is the process of extracting valuable minerals or other geological materials from the earth. It involves digging deep into the ground to find and extract these resources. This term also includes oil and gas drilling.

Examples:

• Gold mining in South Africa
• Diamond mining in Botswana
• Oil drilling in the Gulf of Mexico

The examples illustrate how mining involves extracting valuable resources from the earth. Gold and diamond mining involve digging deep into the ground to find and extract these precious minerals. Oil drilling involves drilling deep into the ocean floor to extract oil and gas reserves.