lode
Plural
lodes
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a deposit of valuable mineral resources, such as ore, found within the Earth's crust
- The miners discovered a rich lode of gold deep within the mountain, sparking a rush to stake claims in the area.
- The geologists conducted extensive surveys to locate potential lodes of precious metals in the region.
- Extracting ore from the lode required advanced mining techniques and heavy machinery.
- The company invested in the development of new technologies to extract minerals from the lode more efficiently.
- The discovery of a vast lode of copper provided a much-needed boost to the local economy.
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