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hardrock

(ˈhɑːdˌrɒk)
adj
(Mining & Quarrying) (of mining) concerned with extracting minerals other than coal, usually from solid rock
n
slang a tough uncompromising man
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Adoption of these regulations marked the culmination of many years of change in public policy regarding hardrock mining on federal lands.
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Clarion Hotel also offers a 24-hour onsite business centre, swimming pool, exercise facility, banquet hall, five meeting rooms and the popular restaurant Hardrock 42.
This agreement establishes a commitment by the company and Ginoogaming First Nation for a mutually beneficial, co-operative, productive and positive working relationship with respect to exploration activities within Ginoogaming's traditional lands and development of the Hardrock Project.
The satin silver Specialized Hardrock mountain bike, found dumped six months after the killing, was linked directly to Sean Mercer, 18, prosecutor Neil Flewitt QC said.
Since the passage of the General Mining Act of 1872, miners have extracted billions of dollars worth of gold, silver, copper, and other hardrock (locatable) minerals from federal lands without having to pay a royalty.
The stolen cycle is a black and white specialised Hardrock competition disc mountain bike.