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Mining, Slang

DCHP-1 (pre-1967)

Entry from the DCHP-1 (pre-1967)

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adj.

characterized by rich ore finds; potentially rich in minerals.

Quotations

1953

The staking rush is not hitting a very high pitch at present, although there are lots of rumors flying around about hot stuff.

1957

Air survey aircraft specially modified for their earth-probing instruments . . . have criss-crossed many areas of the country to find economically "hot" mineral areas which have become focal points for mining booms (the Bathurst mining area in New Brunswick).

1958

We will even go further and say that its properties are located IN THE "HOTTEST" MINING DISTRICT IN CANADA TO-DAY . . . an area that is commanding the attention of speculators both in Canada and the United States.