English-Italian translations for gold mine

• miniera d'oro
  A Roşia Montană si vuole costruire la più grande miniera d'oro di superficie in Europa, impiegando proprio i cianuri. The intention at Roşia Montană is to construct the largest surface gold mine in Europe, based on the use of cyanides.
  Mi si consenta di aggiungere che spetta agli Stati membri decidere dell'apertura di una miniera d'oro sul proprio territorio. Let me also point out that Member States are responsible for deciding on whether to open gold mines on their territories.

Definition of gold mine

• A mine for gold ore or metal
• A very profitable economic venture
• A plentiful stockpile of something sought after

Examples

• South Africa has many goldmines
• This oil deposit is a regular gold mine. We make more and more money every year!
• The Smithsonian Institute is a goldmine of knowledge, but like most mines, you have to dig for the good stuff

Related words

• goldmine
• goldsmith
• goldsmithing
• goldsmithery