No. 10,647 in French

minières

"Minières" refers to "mines" or "mining operations" in English.

In a sentence

Les sociétés minières explorent de nouvelles régions.
The mining companies are exploring new regions.
Here, 'minières' acts as an adjective describing 'companies,' indicating their involvement in mining activities.
Les ressources minières sont essentielles pour l'économie.
Mining resources are essential for the economy.
In this sentence, 'minières' functions as an adjective, modifying 'resources' to specify their relation to mining.
La politique des industries minières doit être révisée.
The policy of mining industries needs to be revised.
'Minières' describes 'industries,' showing their focus or specialization in the mining sector.

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