鉱業
Meanings
1
mining industry
Refers to the industrial sector of mining, including extraction and processing of minerals.
The mining industry is the main industry in this region.
He is engaged in the mining industry.
Usage patterns
- 〈場所〉で鉱業が盛んだthe mining industry is thriving in 〈place〉
The mining industry is thriving in this region.
- 鉱業を営むto run a mining business
His family has run a mining business for generations.
- 鉱業に従事するto be engaged in the mining industry
Many workers are employed in this town's mining industry.