掘くっ採さい

noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb

mining; excavation

Refers to the act of digging and extracting minerals or ore from the ground. Often used in technical or industrial contexts. Cross-referenced with 採掘, which is a more common synonym.

See also: 採掘

• この地ち域いきでは金きんの掘くっ採さいが行おこなわれている。

  Gold mining is carried out in this area.