1. plural of mining; the process or industry of extracting minerals, metals, or coal from the earth
Usage: typically used as a mass noun in singular form, but the plural refers to multiple mining operations, sites, or instances
2. plural of mining; the act of laying mines (explosive devices) or the removal of mines from an area
Usage: military/technical context

Examples

• The region's minings have produced significant quantities of gold and silver over the past century.
• Environmental regulations now govern most minings in developed countries.
• Several minings in the area were shut down due to safety violations.
• The company operates multiple minings across three continents.
• Historical minings in this valley left behind deep scars on the landscape.