gold ore; gold deposit
Refers to the raw mineral or geological deposit containing gold, often in mining or prospecting contexts.
High-quality gold ore is mined in this region.
Can be used literally for a mining site, or figuratively for a lucrative opportunity.
He discovered a gold mine in Africa.
This business is a real gold mine.
gold field; goldfield
gold-mining industry
gold vein; gold-bearing reef
Compound of 金 (gold) and 鉱 (ore, mineral). The reading is on'yomi.