采矿 (cǎi kuàng): mining

After graduating from university, he went to work for a mining company in the west, and every day he had to go hundreds of meters down into the mine to extract ore.

Because of excessive mining, the vegetation on this mountain was severely damaged, and last year the government ordered all private mines to be closed.

With the development of new energy technologies, the traditional mining industry is facing pressure to transform, and many workers need to learn new skills.

During mining operations, safety measures must be strictly enforced; otherwise, if a cave-in occurs, the consequences would be unimaginable.