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Mining
DCHP-1 (pre-1967)
Entry from the DCHP-1 (pre-1967)
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v.
demonstrate that a prospect has the hoped-for mineral deposits.
Quotations
1900
The old-time placer-miners seldom or never looked for quartz-veins; for they lacked the scientific knowledge to "prove" such discoveries, and also they knew it was impossible to bring in the necessary machinery for working them when proved.
1954
"Do you think there is a chance for the strike at Porcupine Lake to really prove gold in paying quantities in Ontario?"