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17:07 Nov 18, 2006 |
English language (monolingual) [PRO] Tech/Engineering - Mining & Minerals / Gems / underground mining | |||||||
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| Selected response from: Kim Metzger Mexico Local time: 09:51 | ||||||
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4 +5 | insufficient quantity of minerals |
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4 +2 | non fertile or productive / bare (see synonyms below) |
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3 +2 | without vegetation |
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4 +1 | Infertile |
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insufficient quantity of minerals Explanation: Barren rock: Rock that does not contain minerals in quantities sufficient to allow for economically profitable mining. http://www.theresourceinvestor.com/RI-archive/gloss-mine.htm... |
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